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Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 4 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW profile (7,411 filings).
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4

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$59,592

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

3

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$52,718

25th Percentile

$55,296

Median (50th)

$59,592

75th Percentile

$62,296

90th Percentile

$63,918

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Top Employers Hiring Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Baylor University 1 $51,000 $51,000 - $51,000 100.0%
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY 1 $59,592 $59,592 - $59,592 100.0%
KESSLER FOUNDATION 1 $65,000 $65,000 - $65,000 100.0%
Geographic Distribution
Based on 3 filings in selected period (charts use selected years, not all-time total)
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Bronx NY 1 $59,592
WACO TX 1 $51,000
West Orange NJ 1 $65,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist Unspecified 4 $56,961
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 1 $51,000 100.0%
2024 1 $59,592 100.0%
2025 1 $65,000 100.0%
Company Comparison - Postdoctoral Fellow/Research Scientist

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Baylor University 1 $51,000 100.0%
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY 1 $59,592 100.0%
KESSLER FOUNDATION 1 $65,000 100.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.