H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 3 | $196,716 | $196,716 - $240,252 | 100.0% |
| EDMUND OPTICS, INC. | 2 | $118,879 | $112,605 - $125,154 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Park | PA | 1 | $240,252 |
| Barrington | NJ | 1 | $112,605 |
| BARRINGTON | NJ | 1 | $125,154 |
| Redmond | WA | 1 | $196,716 |
| REDMOND | WA | 1 | $196,716 |
These roles are variations of Optical Research Scientist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Research Scientist | Unspecified | 6 | $160,740 |
| PRINCIPAL OPTICAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST | 2 | $116,132 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $112,605 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $160,935 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $196,716 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $240,252 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| META PLATFORMS, INC. | 3 | $196,716 | 100.0% |
| EDMUND OPTICS, INC. | 2 | $118,879 | 100.0% |