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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 9 | $107,349 | $89,300 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | 7 | $50,336 | $43,000 - $55,188 | 85.7% |
| HENKEL CORPORATION | 3 | $115,000 | $112,000 - $129,563 | 100.0% |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | 2 | $92,275 | $90,063 - $94,486 | 100.0% |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | 2 | $96,386 | $95,481 - $97,291 | 50.0% |
| SEQIRUS INC. | 2 | $82,965 | $82,930 - $83,000 | 100.0% |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $178,000 | $178,000 - $178,000 | 100.0% |
| AbbVie Inc. | 1 | $70,000 | $70,000 - $70,000 | 0.0% |
| CHARLES RIVER LABORATORIES ASHLAND, LLC | 1 | $53,500 | $53,500 - $53,500 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 13 | $55,188 | $43,000 - $130,000 |
| Senior | 8 | $96,386 | $53,500 - $129,563 |
| III | 4 | $100,533 | $70,000 - $107,349 |
| IV | 2 | $91,150 | $89,300 - $93,000 |
| Director | 1 | $178,000 | $178,000 - $178,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | MA | 7 | $50,336 |
| Upton | NY | 7 | $130,000 |
| Irvine | CA | 3 | $115,000 |
| WALTHAM | MA | 2 | $82,965 |
| Lemont | IL | 2 | $92,275 |
| UPTON | NY | 2 | $103,938 |
| Horsham | PA | 1 | $97,291 |
| Ashland | OH | 1 | $53,500 |
| Shrewsbury | MA | 1 | $95,481 |
These roles are variations of SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATE I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATE I | 49 | $71,178 | |
| SENIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSOCIATE | 24 | $77,480 | |
| Scientific Associate III | 14 | $84,423 | |
| SCIENTIFIC ASSOC III | 2 | $56,110 | |
| Scientific Associate IV | 2 | $91,150 | |
| SCIENTIFIC ASSOC II | 2 | $81,800 | |
| Scientific Associate Director | 1 | $178,000 | |
| SCIENTIFIC ASSOC I | 1 | $91,300 | |
| Scientist/Senior Scientific Associate | 1 | $65,000 | |
| SCIENTIFIC ASSOCAITE I | 1 | $70,382 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 4 | $93,296 | 75.0% |
| 2023 | 6 | $50,336 | 83.3% |
| 2024 | 2 | $66,689 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 6 | $106,270 | 83.3% |
| 2026 | 4 | $97,506 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 9 | $107,349 | 100.0% |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | 7 | $50,336 | 85.7% |
| HENKEL CORPORATION | 3 | $115,000 | 100.0% |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE, LLC | 2 | $92,275 | 100.0% |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | 2 | $96,386 | 50.0% |