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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 13 | $88,899 | $68,598 - $112,882 | 92.3% |
| Cryovac, LLC | 1 | $151,000 | $151,000 - $151,000 | 100.0% |
| Genemo, Inc. | 1 | $84,800 | $84,800 - $84,800 | 100.0% |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC. | 1 | $93,912 | $93,912 - $93,912 | 100.0% |
| Janssen Research Development, LLC | 1 | $181,000 | $181,000 - $181,000 | 100.0% |
| Oklahoma Blood Institute | 1 | $72,000 | $72,000 - $72,000 | 100.0% |
| Palo Alto Research Center, Inc. | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| Rheonix, Inc. | 1 | $68,500 | $68,500 - $68,500 | 100.0% |
| True Colors Chemistry, Inc. | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 - $105,000 | 100.0% |
| Advanced Bioderma Corporation | 1 | $71,677 | $71,677 - $71,677 | 100.0% |
| XEROX CORPORATION | 1 | $104,500 | $104,500 - $104,500 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | 9 | $91,562 | $83,158 - $112,882 |
| Unspecified | 4 | $78,400 | $68,500 - $105,000 |
| II | 4 | $82,006 | $68,598 - $88,899 |
| I | 3 | $104,500 | $71,510 - $115,000 |
| Principal | 3 | $151,000 | $71,677 - $181,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunt Valley | MD | 3 | $84,843 |
| South San Francisco | CA | 2 | $112,882 |
| Bend | OR | 2 | $85,490 |
| Hillsboro | OR | 2 | $86,747 |
| Charlotte | NC | 1 | $151,000 |
| Cincinnati | OH | 1 | $71,510 |
| Ithaca | NY | 1 | $68,500 |
| Lexington | MA | 1 | $89,482 |
| Malvern | PA | 1 | $181,000 |
| Oklahoma City | OK | 1 | $72,000 |
These roles are variations of Scientist III, Research & Development with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist II, Research & Development | 17 | $77,432 | |
| Scientist III, Research & Development | 14 | $88,874 | |
| SCIENTIST, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | Unspecified | 7 | $81,124 |
| Scientist I, Research and Development | 6 | $80,886 | |
| PRINCIPAL SCIENTIST, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | 6 | $117,446 | |
| SCIENTIST IV, RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | 2 | $71,703 | |
| SCIENTIST-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT | 1 | $115,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $71,677 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 | $84,843 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $89,482 | 66.7% |
| 2024 | 3 | $103,126 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 5 | $105,000 | 80.0% |
| 2026 | 2 | $121,281 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 13 | $88,899 | 92.3% |
| Cryovac, LLC | 1 | $151,000 | 100.0% |
| Genemo, Inc. | 1 | $84,800 | 100.0% |
| HIKMA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC. | 1 | $93,912 | 100.0% |
| Janssen Research Development, LLC | 1 | $181,000 | 100.0% |