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Scientist, Translational Research

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

Only 13 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader Research Scientist profile (21,872 filings).
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13

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$128,806

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

6

Top Employers

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

$101,132

25th Percentile

$115,499

Median (50th)

$128,806

75th Percentile

$147,700

90th Percentile

$174,751

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Top Employers Hiring Scientist, Translational Research
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Tempus AI 4 $147,700 $147,700 - $177,756 100.0%
AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP 3 $116,891 $111,324 - $116,891 100.0%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $128,806 $125,000 - $132,613 100.0%
Abbott Laboratories, Inc. 1 $100,000 $100,000 - $100,000 100.0%
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. 1 $80,000 $80,000 - $80,000 0.0%
Novo Nordisk Research & Development US, Inc. 1 $205,000 $205,000 - $205,000 100.0%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
Unspecified 6 $116,891 $80,000 - $132,613
I 4 $147,700 $147,700 - $177,756
Principal 1 $205,000 $205,000 - $205,000
Senior 1 $100,000 $100,000 - $100,000
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Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
New York NY 3 $147,700
Waltham MA 3 $116,891
Cambridge MA 2 $128,806
Lexington MA 1 $205,000
San Diego CA 1 $177,756
Thousand Oaks CA 1 $80,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Scientist, Translational Research with different seniority levels.

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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2022 1 $125,000 100.0%
2023 1 $80,000 0.0%
2024 2 $121,968 100.0%
2025 6 $132,295 100.0%
2026 2 $147,700 100.0%
Company Comparison - Scientist, Translational Research

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Tempus AI 4 $147,700 100.0%
AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP 3 $116,891 100.0%
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY 2 $128,806 100.0%
Abbott Laboratories, Inc. 1 $100,000 100.0%
Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc. 1 $80,000 0.0%
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: October 12, 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.