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Beamline Scientist

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Beamline Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings21All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$82,32017 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$80,000–$95,285Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 2 filings19FY 2023: 4 filings23FY 2024: 3 filings24FY 2025: 3 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$99,362 median · n=3

*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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 17 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
Assistant Beamline Scientist6
$95,285 median · n=5 eligible
Beamline Scientist5
$82,451 median · n=5 eligible
Beamline Scientist (Junior)3
$70,000 median · n=3 eligible
Junior Beamline Scientist2
— median · n=0 eligible
Research Beamline Scientist2
$78,512 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Research Associate/Beamline Scientist2
$72,500 median · n=2 eligible
Beamline Scientist (Research Specialist 2)1
— median · n=0 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
Lemont, IL12
$84,094 median · n=11 eligible
Chicago, IL4
$78,512 median · n=2 eligible
Argonne, IL3
$80,648 median · n=3 eligible
Lemont, ILLINOIS2
$82,320 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
81.0%Certified LCAs
Certified17 81.0%
Certified - Withdrawn4 19.0%

Denominator: all 21 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Uchicago Argonne LLC9
$97,324 median · n=8 eligible
The University Of Chicago8
$76,385 median · n=5 eligible
Carnegie Institution Of Washington2
$80,648 median · n=2 eligible
Illinois Institute Of Technology2
$72,500 median · n=2 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
$82,320Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$68,000
25th percentile$80,000
Median (50th)$82,320
75th percentile$95,285
90th percentile$103,586

n=17 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

21 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
Uchicago Argonne, LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$99,362 /yr

I-200-26160-996117
Reported wage: $99,362–$157,477 / year
Annualized: $99,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-06-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL06/09/202606/29/2026
Uchicago Argonne, LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$95,285 /yr

I-200-25357-505644
Reported wage: $95,285–$157,477 / year
Annualized: $95,285
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-02
Employment end: 2029-02-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL12/23/202502/23/2026
Uchicago Argonne, LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$99,362 /yr

I-200-25307-362029
Reported wage: $99,362–$154,399 / year
Annualized: $99,362
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2029-01-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL11/03/202501/09/2026
Illinois Institute Of TechnologySenior Research Associate/Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25226-243884
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-21
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL08/14/202501/01/2026
The University Of ChicagoResearch Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$80,639 /yr

I-200-25199-184701
Reported wage: $80,639 / year
Annualized: $80,639
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-25
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL07/18/202501/01/2026
Uchicago Argonne LLCBeamline Scientist

Filing details

$109,922 /yr

I-200-25042-683028
Reported wage: $109,922–$190,258 / year
Annualized: $109,922
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-19
Employment end: 2028-04-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL02/11/202504/07/2025
Uchicago Argonne LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$84,094 /yr

I-200-24109-902144
Reported wage: $84,094–$151,362 / year
Annualized: $84,094
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-25
Employment end: 2027-09-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL04/18/202409/30/2024
Uchicago Argonne LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$84,094 /yr

I-200-24102-876976
Reported wage: $84,094–$151,362 / year
Annualized: $84,094
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-18
Employment end: 2027-05-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL04/11/202405/13/2024
Uchicago Argonne LLCBeamline Scientist

Filing details

$117,936 /yr

I-200-23332-526709
Reported wage: $117,936–$218,130 / year
Annualized: $117,936
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-05
Employment end: 2027-01-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL11/28/202301/29/2024
Uchicago Argonne LLCAssistant Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$82,451 /yr

I-200-23208-219523
Reported wage: $82,451–$148,408 / year
Annualized: $82,451
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-03
Employment end: 2026-08-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL07/27/202308/14/2023
Uchicago Argonne LLCBeamline Scientist

Filing details

$82,451 /yr

I-200-23100-918236
Reported wage: $82,451–$148,408 / year
Annualized: $82,451
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-17
Employment end: 2026-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL04/10/202305/01/2023
Illinois Institute Of TechnologySenior Research Associate/Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-22319-588759
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-22
Employment end: 2025-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL11/15/202201/01/2023
The University Of ChicagoResearch Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$76,385 /yr

I-200-22280-517886
Reported wage: $76,385 / year
Annualized: $76,385
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-17
Employment end: 2025-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL10/07/202201/01/2023
The University Of ChicagoBeamline Scientist (Junior)

Filing details

$82,320 /yr

I-200-19221-282089
Reported wage: $82,320 / year
Annualized: $82,320
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-08-15
Employment end: 2022-02-21
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, ILLINOIS08/09/201902/01/2020
The University Of ChicagoBeamline Scientist (Research Specialist 2)

Filing details

$63,945 /yr

I-200-19085-574523
Reported wage: $63,945 / year
Annualized: $63,945
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-04-01
Employment end: 2022-07-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, ILLINOIS03/26/201909/01/2019
The University Of ChicagoJunior Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$70,297 /yr

I-200-17004-886745
Reported wage: $70,297 / year
Annualized: $70,297
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2017-12-26
Employment end: 2018-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL01/04/201703/01/2017
The University Of ChicagoJunior Beamline Scientist

Filing details

$73,812.48 /yr

I-200-17314-047340
Reported wage: $73,812.48 / year
Annualized: $73,812
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2017-12-26
Employment end: 2019-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL11/10/201703/01/2018
The University Of ChicagoBeamline Scientist (Junior)

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-16279-923937
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2016-10-12
Employment end: 2020-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Lemont, IL10/05/201602/01/2017
The University Of ChicagoBeamline Scientist (Junior)

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-16154-627468
Reported wage: $58,000 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-06-14
Employment end: 2019-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Argonne, IL06/08/201609/01/2016
Carnegie Institution Of WashingtonBeamline Scientist

Filing details

$80,648 /yr

I-200-15308-185396
Reported wage: $80,648 / year
Annualized: $80,648
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-11
Employment end: 2019-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Argonne, IL11/04/201504/01/2016
Carnegie Institution Of WashingtonBeamline Scientist

Filing details

$80,648 /yr

I-200-15300-453208
Reported wage: $80,648 / year
Annualized: $80,648
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-02
Employment end: 2019-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Argonne, IL10/27/201504/01/2016

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.