OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Observatory Scientist Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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Observatory Scientist insights Total filings 9 All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary $104,206 8 eligible salary records
Employer names 4 Distinct reported names
Typical salary range $80,500–$154,929 Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filing volume Median wage
0 1 2 3 4 FY 2018: 4 filings 18 FY 2019: 3 filings 19 FY 2020: 1 filings 20 FY 2022: 1 filings 22 Fiscal year
FY 2022 1 filings $73,000 median · n=1
Salary distribution Where reported yearly base wages concentrate
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $100k–$125k Most common wage band
$0 $125k $250k+
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Case outcomes Certification and withdrawal context
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 88.9% Certified LCAs
8 88.9%
1 11.1%
Leading employers Companies with the most matching filings
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Salary benchmarks Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $104,206 Median reported annual base wage
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
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Employer ↕ Job title ↕ Base salary ↕ Location ↕ Submit date ↕ Start date ↕ University Of Central Florida Observatory Scientist $73,000 /yr ↗ $73,000 /yr
I-200-22028-862511
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Arecibo, PR 01/28/2022 03/10/2022 University Of Central Florida Senior Observatory Scientist $103,000 /yr ↗ $103,000 /yr
I-200-20212-745009
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Arecibo, PR 07/30/2020 01/04/2021 University Of Central Florida Senior Observatory Scientist $120,000 /yr ↗ $120,000 /yr
I-200-19150-119855
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Arecibo, PUERTO RICO 05/31/2019 08/02/2019 University Of Central Florida Observatory Scientist $67,933 /yr ↗ $67,933 /yr
I-200-19042-093588
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Arecibo, PUERTO RICO 02/14/2019 03/01/2019 University Of Central Florida Observatory Scientist $83,000 /yr ↗ $83,000 /yr
I-200-19011-550788
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Arecibo, PUERTO RICO 01/11/2019 01/28/2019 Association Of Universities For Research In Astronomy Observatory Scientist $105,411.02 /yr ↗ $105,411.02 /yr
I-200-18193-300270
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Hilo, HI 07/12/2018 12/15/2018 Tmt International Observatory, LLC Observatory Scientist $259,714.5 /yr ↗ $259,714.5 /yr
I-200-18025-408430
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Pasadena, CA 01/25/2018 07/02/2018 Tmt International Observatory, LLC Observatory Scientist $259,714.5 /yr ↗ $259,714.5 /yr
I-200-18016-960231
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Pasadena, CA 01/16/2018 07/02/2018 Tmt Observatory Corporation Observatory Scientist $259,714.5 /yr ↗ $259,714.5 /yr
I-200-18012-477182
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Pasadena, CA 01/15/2018 07/02/2018
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.