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Earth Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings186All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$111,146146 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$100,250–$124,185Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
010192938FY 2017: 7 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 13 filings19FY 2020: 19 filings20FY 2021: 25 filings21FY 2022: 21 filings22FY 2023: 28 filings23FY 2024: 17 filings24FY 2025: 20 filings25FY 2026: 34 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*34 filings$120,807 median · n=21

*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 · 146 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 Science)39
$105,000 median · n=27 eligible
Earth Scientist22
$127,000 median · n=18 eligible
Earth Scientist (Environmental Engineer)13
$105,750 median · n=10 eligible
Earth Scientist (Civil Engineer)9
$107,136 median · n=8 eligible
Earth Scientist (Environmental Scientist)9
$116,324 median · n=4 eligible
Earth Scientist (Atmospheric And Space Scientists)8
$118,338 median · n=7 eligible
Earth Scientist (Environmental Science)8
$114,931 median · n=7 eligible
Earth Scientist (Mechanical Engineer)8
$120,200 median · n=7 eligible

Top 8 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, WA94
$108,789 median · n=72 eligible
Seattle, WA24
$111,719 median · n=18 eligible
Houston, TX17
$135,000 median · n=15 eligible
College Park, MD10
$110,000 median · n=9 eligible
Greenbelt, MD6
$70,199 median · n=6 eligible
Richland, WASHINGTON5
$95,250 median · n=4 eligible
Fort Myers, FL3
— median · n=0 eligible
Sioux Falls, SOUTH DAKOTA3
$72,000 median · n=3 eligible

Top 8 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
79.6%Certified LCAs
Certified148 79.6%
Certified - Withdrawn31 16.7%
Withdrawn7 3.8%

Denominator: all 186 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 Institute152
$110,000 median · n=114 eligible
Chevron Corporation20
$134,800 median · n=18 eligible
Universities Space Research Association6
$70,199 median · n=6 eligible
Asrc Federal Data Solutions5
$72,000 median · n=5 eligible
Chevron Usa Inc.1
$144,200 median · n=1 eligible
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory1
$204,000 median · n=1 eligible
Uchicago Argonne, LLC1
$109,922 median · n=1 eligible

Top 7 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
$111,146Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$85,754
25th percentile$100,250
Median (50th)$111,146
75th percentile$124,185
90th percentile$144,600

n=146 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

186 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 Science)

Filing details

$107,555 /yr

I-200-23157-082906
Reported wage: $107,555 / year
Annualized: $107,555
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Idaho Falls, ID06/06/202310/01/2023
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Mechanical Engineer)

Filing details

$199,104 /yr

I-200-26160-997913
Reported wage: $199,104 / year
Annualized: $199,104
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2027-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA06/09/202611/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Mechanical Engineer)

Filing details

$199,104 /yr

I-200-26160-998396
Reported wage: $199,104 / year
Annualized: $199,104
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2027-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

National City, CA06/09/202611/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Environmental Scientist)

Filing details

$88,008 /yr

I-200-26160-998763
Reported wage: $88,008 / year
Annualized: $88,008
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2028-03-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA06/09/202611/05/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Environmental Scientist)

Filing details

$120,807 /yr

I-200-26161-999092
Reported wage: $120,807 / year
Annualized: $120,807
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2029-11-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA06/09/202611/23/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric Science)

Filing details

$138,092 /yr

I-200-26154-976578
Reported wage: $138,092 / year
Annualized: $138,092
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-10
Employment end: 2027-10-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA06/03/202610/04/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Environmental Scientist)

Filing details

$88,008 /yr

I-200-26160-998517
Reported wage: $88,008 / year
Annualized: $88,008
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-09
Employment end: 2028-03-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA06/09/202611/05/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric Science)

Filing details

$138,092 /yr

I-200-26149-963985
Reported wage: $138,092 / year
Annualized: $138,092
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-10-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA05/29/202610/04/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Geographer)

Filing details

$121,831 /yr

I-200-25239-270721
Reported wage: $121,831 / year
Annualized: $121,831
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Madison, WI08/27/202501/01/2026
Chevron USA Inc.Earth Scientist

Filing details

$144,200 /yr

I-200-26141-936624
Reported wage: $144,200 / year
Annualized: $144,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Houston, TX05/21/202610/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Civil Engineer)

Filing details

$90,429 /yr

I-200-26131-893887
Reported wage: $90,429 / year
Annualized: $90,429
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-23
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA05/11/202609/24/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Hydrology)

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-26131-895833
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA05/11/202609/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Mechanical Engineers)

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-26117-839850
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-12
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA04/27/202609/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Geologist)

Filing details

$122,610 /yr

I-200-26117-840343
Reported wage: $122,610 / year
Annualized: $122,610
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-04
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Charlotte, NC04/27/202609/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Zoologists And Wildlife Biologist)

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-26092-749550
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-06-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA04/01/202606/14/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Zoologists And Wildlife Biologist)

Filing details

$114,000 /yr

I-200-26090-743704
Reported wage: $114,000 / year
Annualized: $114,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-07
Employment end: 2029-06-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA03/31/202606/14/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Atmospheric Science)

Filing details

$140,233 /yr

I-200-24178-150417
Reported wage: $140,233 / year
Annualized: $140,233
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-26
Employment end: 2027-10-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA06/26/202410/04/2024
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Biologist)

Filing details

$111,268 /yr

I-200-26075-706040
Reported wage: $111,268 / year
Annualized: $111,268
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2029-08-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA03/16/202608/21/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Geoscientists)

Filing details

$54.88 per hour

I-200-25123-934736
Reported wage: $54.88 / hour
Annualized: $114,150
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-27
Employment end: 2028-06-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Myers, FL05/03/202506/20/2025
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Geoscientists)

Filing details

$54.88 per hour

I-200-25123-934742
Reported wage: $54.88 / hour
Annualized: $114,150
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-27
Employment end: 2028-06-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Myers, FL05/03/202506/20/2025
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Environmental Science)

Filing details

$132,673 /yr

I-200-25199-186362
Reported wage: $132,673 / year
Annualized: $132,673
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-27
Employment end: 2028-08-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA07/18/202508/29/2025
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 (Geoscience)

Filing details

$129,135 /yr

I-200-26044-638483
Reported wage: $129,135 / year
Annualized: $129,135
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-20
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA02/12/202607/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstituteEarth Scientist (Environmental Engineers)

Filing details

$126,264 /yr

I-200-26040-629100
Reported wage: $126,264 / year
Annualized: $126,264
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-17
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA02/09/202607/06/2026
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

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.