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Atmospheric And Space Scientist

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Atmospheric And Space Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings16All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$111,65014 eligible salary records
Employer names4Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$81,750–$117,629Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036811FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2025: 4 filings25FY 2026: 10 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*10 filings$115,304 median · n=8

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 14 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Earth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)8
$118,338 median · n=7 eligible
Postdoctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)3
$73,131 median · n=3 eligible
Atmospheric And Space Scientists1
$102,000 median · n=1 eligible
Atmospheric And Space Scientist1
$105,581 median · n=1 eligible
Pauling Fellow (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)1
$115,500 median · n=1 eligible
Post Doc Ra (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)1
— median · n=0 eligible
Post-Doctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)1
$65,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Richland, WA8
$118,338 median · n=7 eligible
Boulder, CO4
$69,565 median · n=4 eligible
West Richland, WA2
$112,270 median · n=1 eligible
Columbia, MD1
$105,581 median · n=1 eligible
Livermore, CALIFORNIA1
$102,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
87.5%Certified LCAs
Certified14 87.5%
Withdrawn1 6.3%
Certified - Withdrawn1 6.3%

Denominator: all 16 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Battelle Memorial Institute10
$116,919 median · n=8 eligible
University Of Colorado4
$69,565 median · n=4 eligible
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC1
$102,000 median · n=1 eligible
Science And Technology Corporation1
$105,581 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$111,650Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$68,139
25th percentile$81,750
Median (50th)$111,650
75th percentile$117,629
90th percentile$121,968

n=14 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

16 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$146,794 /yr

I-200-26043-638181
Reported wage: $146,794 / year
Annualized: $146,794
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-20
Employment end: 2028-08-22
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA02/12/202607/03/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$121,600 /yr

I-200-26033-614377
Reported wage: $121,600 / year
Annualized: $121,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-09
Employment end: 2027-05-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA02/02/202605/22/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$118,338 /yr

I-200-26028-597571
Reported wage: $118,338 / year
Annualized: $118,338
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-04
Employment end: 2029-05-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA01/28/202605/18/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$111,650 /yr

I-200-25340-463278
Reported wage: $111,650 / year
Annualized: $111,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-12
Employment end: 2029-02-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA12/06/202502/22/2026
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doc Ra (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$89,440 /yr

I-200-25174-122235
Reported wage: $89,440 / year
Annualized: $89,440
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-24
Employment end: 2026-08-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA06/23/202508/02/2025
University Of ColoradoPostdoctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-25317-406811
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-20
Employment end: 2026-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boulder, CO11/13/202501/25/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$111,650 /yr

I-200-25316-402596
Reported wage: $111,650 / year
Annualized: $111,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-19
Employment end: 2028-07-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA11/12/202502/08/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$122,125 /yr

I-200-25316-402786
Reported wage: $122,125 / year
Annualized: $122,125
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-19
Employment end: 2029-03-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA11/12/202503/02/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$112,270 /yr

I-200-25307-363313
Reported wage: $112,270 / year
Annualized: $112,270
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2028-12-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

West Richland, WA11/03/202512/28/2025
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$112,270 /yr

I-200-25305-355983
Reported wage: $112,270 / year
Annualized: $112,270
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-03
Employment end: 2028-12-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

West Richland, WA11/01/202512/28/2025
University Of ColoradoPost-Doctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-25265-325719
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-29
Employment end: 2028-04-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boulder, CO09/22/202510/01/2025
Science And Technology CorporationAtmospheric And Space Scientist

Filing details

$105,581 /yr

I-200-25261-318259
Reported wage: $105,581 / year
Annualized: $105,581
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-25
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Columbia, MD09/18/202510/02/2025
University Of ColoradoPostdoctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)

Filing details

$73,130.98 /yr

I-200-25254-301939
Reported wage: $73,130.98 / year
Annualized: $73,131
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-18
Employment end: 2027-05-15
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boulder, CO09/11/202501/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstitutePauling Fellow (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)

Filing details

$115,500 /yr

I-200-25188-156373
Reported wage: $115,500 / year
Annualized: $115,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-14
Employment end: 2028-05-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Richland, WA07/07/202508/15/2025
University Of ColoradoPostdoctoral Associate (Atmospheric And Space Scientist)

Filing details

$66,000 /yr

I-200-22009-817572
Reported wage: $66,000 / year
Annualized: $66,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-01-14
Employment end: 2023-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Boulder, CO01/08/202205/01/2022
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCAtmospheric And Space Scientists

Filing details

$102,000 /yr

I-200-19059-292367
Reported wage: $102,000 / year
Annualized: $102,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-06
Employment end: 2022-06-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Livermore, CALIFORNIA02/28/201906/03/2019

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.