H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHOBANI, LLC | 10 | $90,715 | $65,000 - $110,000 | 100.0% |
| Idaho Milk Products, Inc. | 2 | $63,836 | $45,989 - $81,682 | 100.0% |
| Heraeus Quartz North America LLC | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $80,000 | 100.0% |
| NABACO INC | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 - $90,000 | 100.0% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 1 | $91,374 | $91,374 - $91,374 | 100.0% |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 1 | $90,000 | $90,000 - $90,000 | 100.0% |
| Vanderbilt University | 1 | $160,745 | $160,745 - $160,745 | 100.0% |
| Daramic, LLC | 1 | $117,181 | $117,181 - $117,181 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 10 | $93,187 | $80,000 - $110,000 |
| Senior | 6 | $90,000 | $45,989 - $160,745 |
| I | 2 | $65,000 | $65,000 - $65,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Falls | ID | 7 | $86,430 |
| North Brunswick Township | NJ | 3 | $95,000 |
| Jerome | ID | 2 | $63,836 |
| Nashville | TN | 1 | $160,745 |
| Buford | GA | 1 | $80,000 |
| Owensboro | KY | 1 | $117,181 |
| Plainville | MA | 1 | $91,374 |
| San Marcos | TX | 1 | $90,000 |
| Dallas | TX | 1 | $90,000 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST II with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENIOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST | 36 | $86,202 | |
| RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST II | 35 | $77,449 | |
| RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SCIENTIST I | 13 | $65,088 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $110,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $65,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 2 | $127,873 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 8 | $90,715 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOBANI, LLC | 10 | $90,715 | 100.0% |
| Idaho Milk Products, Inc. | 2 | $63,836 | 100.0% |
| Heraeus Quartz North America LLC | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| NABACO INC | 1 | $90,000 | 100.0% |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 1 | $91,374 | 100.0% |