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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc | 42 | $158,500 | $114,629 - $209,059 | 97.6% |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $82,500 | $82,500 - $82,500 | 0.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara | CA | 31 | $172,000 |
| SANTA CLARA | CA | 3 | $151,851 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 3 | $160,905 |
| East Lansing | MI | 1 | $82,500 |
| Gloucester | MA | 1 | $150,075 |
| Vernon | CT | 1 | $149,462 |
These roles are variations of Physicist/Scientist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physicist/Scientist | Unspecified | 57 | $153,647 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $153,882 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | $145,000 | 85.7% |
| 2023 | 2 | $147,832 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 12 | $158,000 | 91.7% |
| 2025 | 8 | $168,482 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 11 | $183,920 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Materials, Inc | 42 | $158,500 | 97.6% |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $82,500 | 0.0% |