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Operations Research Scientist

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Operations Research Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings263All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$115,000241 eligible salary records
Employer names73Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$90,640–$152,963Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
011233446FY 2016: 7 filings16FY 2017: 13 filings17FY 2018: 18 filings18FY 2019: 12 filings19FY 2020: 41 filings20FY 2021: 33 filings21FY 2022: 31 filings22FY 2023: 24 filings23FY 2024: 16 filings24FY 2025: 34 filings25FY 2026: 34 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*34 filings$149,700 median · n=30

*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 · 241 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
Operations Research Scientist114
$120,000 median · n=99 eligible
Senior Operations Research Scientist50
$135,000 median · n=44 eligible
Operations Research Scientist I22
$87,256 median · n=22 eligible
Operations Research Scientist Ii17
$98,384 median · n=17 eligible
Operations Research Scientist Iii13
$116,000 median · n=13 eligible
Data & Operations Research Scientist7
$77,500 median · n=7 eligible
Sr. Operations Research Scientist5
$138,975 median · n=5 eligible
Operations Research Scientist Iv4
$155,585 median · n=4 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
San Francisco, CA19
$175,000 median · n=17 eligible
Boston, MA13
$151,000 median · n=11 eligible
Memphis, TN13
$121,035 median · n=13 eligible
Harrison, AR12
$101,760 median · n=12 eligible
Atlanta, GA9
$116,000 median · n=9 eligible
Dallas, TX8
$114,400 median · n=8 eligible
Moon Township, PA8
$86,424 median · n=8 eligible
Ann Arbor, MI7
$138,975 median · n=7 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
93.2%Certified LCAs
Certified245 93.2%
Certified - Withdrawn12 4.6%
Withdrawn5 1.9%
Denied1 0.4%

Denominator: all 263 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Fedex Freight, Inc.30
$108,549 median · n=30 eligible
Fedex Ground Package System, Inc.24
$85,592 median · n=24 eligible
Doordash, Inc.19
$175,000 median · n=19 eligible
Opex Analytics, LLC14
$85,000 median · n=14 eligible
Optym, Inc.13
$135,000 median · n=13 eligible
Wayfair LLC13
$125,000 median · n=12 eligible
Facebook, Inc.11
$163,000 median · n=10 eligible
Coupa Software, Inc.10
$138,975 median · n=10 eligible

Top 8 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
$115,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$79,050
25th percentile$90,640
Median (50th)$115,000
75th percentile$152,963
90th percentile$172,668

n=241 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

263 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
Cognowiz LLCOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$49 per hour

I-200-26163-011735
Reported wage: $49–$49.1 / hour
Annualized: $101,920
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Temple, TX06/12/202610/01/2026
Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering CompanyOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-26156-988734
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX06/05/202610/01/2026
American Airlines, Inc.Operations Research Scientist, It Analytics

Filing details

$89,190 /yr

I-200-26138-923284
Reported wage: $89,190–$172,000 / year
Annualized: $89,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX05/18/202610/01/2026
American Airlines, Inc.Operations Research Scientist, It Analytics

Filing details

$89,190 /yr

I-200-26138-923666
Reported wage: $89,190–$172,000 / year
Annualized: $89,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX05/18/202610/01/2026
Fedex Freight, Inc.Operations Research Scientist Iv

Filing details

$156,000 /yr

I-200-26135-915357
Reported wage: $156,000 / year
Annualized: $156,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Memphis, TN05/15/202609/10/2026
American Airlines, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$110,802 /yr

I-200-26134-909947
Reported wage: $110,802–$172,000 / year
Annualized: $110,802
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX05/14/202610/01/2026
Optym, Inc.Senior Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$141,800 /yr

I-200-26134-910244
Reported wage: $141,800 / year
Annualized: $141,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Coppell, TX05/14/202610/01/2026
Norfolk Southern CorporationOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$126,050 /yr

I-200-26133-903871
Reported wage: $126,050 / year
Annualized: $126,050
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-09-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Atlanta, GA05/13/202609/15/2026
Enverus Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$93,860.32 /yr

I-200-26133-907224
Reported wage: $93,860.32 / year
Annualized: $93,860
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Centennial, CO05/13/202610/01/2026
Doordash, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$188,000 /yr

I-200-26133-907804
Reported wage: $188,000–$282,000 / year
Annualized: $188,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA05/13/202610/01/2026
Roadie, Inc. D/B/A RoadieOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$162,240 /yr

I-200-26132-900757
Reported wage: $162,240 / year
Annualized: $162,240
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-19
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New Rochelle, NY05/12/202610/01/2026
American Airlines, Inc.Sr Operations Research Scientist, It Analytics

Filing details

$89,190 /yr

I-200-26131-895495
Reported wage: $89,190–$172,000 / year
Annualized: $89,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX05/11/202610/01/2026
Wayfair LLCSenior Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$188,871 /yr

I-200-26016-568194
Reported wage: $188,871 / year
Annualized: $188,871
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-07-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA01/16/202607/18/2026
Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering CompanyOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$172,668 /yr

I-200-26120-853038
Reported wage: $172,668 / year
Annualized: $172,668
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX04/30/202610/01/2026
Doordash, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$153,600 /yr

I-200-26120-856721
Reported wage: $153,600–$230,400 / year
Annualized: $153,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/30/202610/01/2026
Exxonmobil Technology And Engineering CompanyOperations Research Scientist

Filing details

$166,230 /yr

I-200-26121-856876
Reported wage: $166,230 / year
Annualized: $166,230
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-07
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Spring, TX04/30/202610/01/2026
Doordash, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$153,600 /yr

I-200-26119-850100
Reported wage: $153,600–$230,400 / year
Annualized: $153,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/29/202610/01/2026
Doordash, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$153,600 /yr

I-200-26114-832259
Reported wage: $153,600–$230,400 / year
Annualized: $153,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sunnyvale, CA04/24/202610/01/2026
Fedex Freight, Inc.Operations Research Scientist I

Filing details

$97,850 /yr

I-200-26113-826212
Reported wage: $97,850 / year
Annualized: $97,850
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Memphis, TN04/23/202610/01/2026
Optym, Inc.Principal Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$149,800 /yr

I-200-26107-808108
Reported wage: $149,800 / year
Annualized: $149,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-24
Employment end: 2029-05-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Coppell, TX04/17/202605/08/2026
Csx Transportation, Inc.Sr. Operations Research Scientist I

Filing details

$146,885 /yr

I-200-26107-808272
Reported wage: $146,885 / year
Annualized: $146,885
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-24
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Burlington, MA04/17/202610/01/2026
Fedex Freight, Inc.Operations Research Scientist I

Filing details

$90,639.96 /yr

I-200-26106-803591
Reported wage: $90,639.96 / year
Annualized: $90,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-23
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Round Rock, TX04/16/202610/01/2026
Optym, Inc.Principal Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$149,600 /yr

I-200-26104-792074
Reported wage: $149,600 / year
Annualized: $149,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Coppell, TX04/14/202610/01/2026
Doordash, Inc.Operations Research Scientist

Filing details

$170,600 /yr

I-200-26098-772053
Reported wage: $170,600–$255,800 / year
Annualized: $170,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-05-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA04/08/202605/26/2026
American Airlines, Inc.Lead Operations Research Scientist, It Analytics

Filing details

$132,392 /yr

I-200-26091-748298
Reported wage: $132,392–$172,000 / year
Annualized: $132,392
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX04/01/202610/01/2026

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.