H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | 5 | $183,489 | $165,376 - $194,400 | 80.0% |
| CREATEME TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4 | $103,709 | $103,709 - $111,966 | 75.0% |
| CARBON, INC. | 3 | $134,400 | $134,400 - $160,000 | 100.0% |
| CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 1 | $104,354 | $104,354 - $104,354 | 100.0% |
| ORTHOBOND CORPORATION | 1 | $85,821 | $85,821 - $85,821 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 11 | $111,966 | $85,821 - $194,400 |
| Senior | 3 | $134,400 | $134,400 - $160,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore | CA | 5 | $183,489 |
| Newark | CA | 4 | $103,709 |
| Redwood City | CA | 3 | $134,400 |
| Princeton | NJ | 1 | $85,821 |
| Sunnyvale | CA | 1 | $104,354 |
These roles are variations of Research Scientist (Materials Scientist) with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist (Materials Scientist) | Unspecified | 16 | $128,136 |
| Senior Research Scientist (Materials) | 5 | $115,908 | |
| MANAGER, RESEARCH SCIENTIST (MATERIALS) | 2 | $184,000 | |
| SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (MATERIAL SCIENTIST) | 1 | $69,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $119,377 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $165,376 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $103,709 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 1 | $103,709 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $171,600 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $188,945 | 50.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | 5 | $183,489 | 80.0% |
| CREATEME TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 4 | $103,709 | 75.0% |
| CARBON, INC. | 3 | $134,400 | 100.0% |
| CORNING RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | 1 | $104,354 | 100.0% |
| ORTHOBOND CORPORATION | 1 | $85,821 | 100.0% |