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Research and Development Scientist

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

Only 14 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader Research Scientist profile (1,591 filings).
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14

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$88,650

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

6

Top Employers

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

$70,000

25th Percentile

$80,509

Median (50th)

$88,650

75th Percentile

$99,133

90th Percentile

$106,433

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Top Employers Hiring Research and Development Scientist
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1 $112,444 $112,444 - $112,444 100.0%
Glanbia Nutritionals 1 $60,000 $60,000 - $60,000 0.0%
HONGENE BIOTECH CORPORATION 1 $95,264 $95,264 - $95,264 100.0%
LaBaer Inc. 1 $82,035 $82,035 - $82,035 0.0%
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Inc. 1 $80,000 $80,000 - $80,000 100.0%
SOIL NET LLC 1 $100,422 $100,422 - $100,422 100.0%
Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Belleville WI 1 $100,422
Columbus OH 1 $80,000
SAN DIEGO CA 1 $82,035
Twin Falls ID 1 $60,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Research and Development Scientist with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Research and Development Scientist Unspecified 12 $84,339
Rsearch and Development Scientist Unspecified 1 $106,785
Lead Research & Development Scientist 1 $112,424
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 $82,035 0.0%
2022 1 $100,422 100.0%
2024 1 $80,000 100.0%
2025 3 $95,264 66.7%
Company Comparison - Research and Development Scientist

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1 $112,444 100.0%
Glanbia Nutritionals 1 $60,000 0.0%
HONGENE BIOTECH CORPORATION 1 $95,264 100.0%
LaBaer Inc. 1 $82,035 0.0%
Nationwide Childrens Hospital, Inc. 1 $80,000 100.0%
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: August 31, 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.