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Scientific Researcher

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Scientific Researcher insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings123All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$88,67176 eligible salary records
Employer names20Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$75,850–$104,437Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
06121825FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 22 filings17FY 2018: 19 filings18FY 2019: 14 filings19FY 2020: 11 filings20FY 2021: 17 filings21FY 2022: 13 filings22FY 2023: 7 filings23FY 2024: 5 filings24FY 2025: 8 filings25FY 2026: 4 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*4 filings$90,000 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 · 76 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

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

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
63.4%Certified LCAs
Certified78 63.4%
Certified - Withdrawn41 33.3%
Withdrawn3 2.4%
Denied1 0.8%

Denominator: all 123 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$88,671Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$58,510
25th percentile$75,850
Median (50th)$88,671
75th percentile$104,437
90th percentile$119,237

n=76 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

123 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
Black Canyon Consulting LLCScientific Researcher

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-26070-696996
Reported wage: $90,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-18
Employment end: 2029-03-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Bethesda, MD03/11/202603/30/2026
California Institute Of TechnologyScientific Researcher

Filing details

$72,723 /yr

I-200-26012-553482
Reported wage: $72,723 / year
Annualized: $72,723
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-20
Employment end: 2029-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, CA01/12/202602/15/2026
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher, Biomolecular Resources

Filing details

$140,213 /yr

I-200-25318-406985
Reported wage: $140,213–$225,900 / year
Annualized: $140,213
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-20
Employment end: 2029-01-23
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA11/13/202501/24/2026
California Institute Of TechnologyScientific Researcher

Filing details

$76,320 /yr

I-200-24019-654069
Reported wage: $76,320 / year
Annualized: $76,320
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2027-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, CA01/19/202403/01/2024
California Institute Of TechnologyScientific Researcher

Filing details

$81,320 /yr

I-200-25231-253439
Reported wage: $81,320 / year
Annualized: $81,320
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-26
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, CA08/19/202509/01/2025
University Of South FloridaScientific Researcher

Filing details

$72,000 /yr

I-200-25206-201655
Reported wage: $72,000 / year
Annualized: $72,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-01
Employment end: 2028-07-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Tampa, FL07/25/202508/01/2025
Genentech, Inc.Senior Scientific Researcher Small Molecule Automation

Filing details

$101,546 /yr

I-200-25198-183233
Reported wage: $101,546–$155,600 / year
Annualized: $101,546
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-24
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA07/17/202510/01/2025
California Institute Of TechnologyScientific Researcher

Filing details

$97,000 /yr

I-200-25160-071880
Reported wage: $97,000 / year
Annualized: $97,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-16
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, CA06/09/202509/01/2025
California Institute Of TechnologyScientific Researcher

Filing details

$36 per hour

I-200-24288-405377
Reported wage: $36 / hour
Annualized: $74,880
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-29
Employment end: 2027-11-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Pasadena, CA10/14/202411/12/2024
Dana-Farber Cancer InstituteScientific Researcher (System Title Phd Graduate Student)

Filing details

$43,034.99 /yr

I-200-23117-970706
Reported wage: $43,034.99–$43,035 / year
Annualized: $43,035
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-09
Employment end: 2026-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA04/27/202306/01/2023
University Of South FloridaScientific Researcher

Filing details

$49,500 /yr

I-200-22347-638490
Reported wage: $49,500 / year
Annualized: $49,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-01
Employment end: 2026-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Tampa, FL12/13/202201/03/2023
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher, Single Cell Genomics

Filing details

$74,500 /yr

I-200-22138-187442
Reported wage: $74,500–$138,300 / year
Annualized: $74,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-10
Employment end: 2025-07-10
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA05/18/202207/11/2022
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$94,400 /yr

I-200-22133-171220
Reported wage: $94,400–$175,200 / year
Annualized: $94,400
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-24
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA05/13/202210/01/2022
Guidehouse Digital LLCScientific Researcher

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-24150-048709
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-05
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mclean, VA05/29/202410/01/2024
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$107,349 /yr

I-200-21267-605462
Reported wage: $107,349–$170,040 / year
Annualized: $107,349
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-22
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA09/24/202110/01/2021
Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCScientific Researcher (Materials Physicist)

Filing details

$195,927 /yr

I-200-24060-760434
Reported wage: $195,927 / year
Annualized: $195,927
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-07
Employment end: 2027-07-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Livermore, CA02/29/202407/18/2024
University Of South FloridaScientific Researcher

Filing details

$65,720 /yr

I-200-23307-478316
Reported wage: $65,720 / year
Annualized: $65,720
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-13
Employment end: 2027-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Tampa, FL11/03/202303/01/2024
Magnit, LLCResearch Associate/Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$86,195 /yr

I-200-23059-808878
Reported wage: $86,195 / year
Annualized: $86,195
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-07
Employment end: 2026-08-24
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA02/28/202308/25/2023
Betterhumans Inc.Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$58,510 /yr

I-200-22333-609873
Reported wage: $58,510–$75,000 / year
Annualized: $58,510
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-06
Employment end: 2025-11-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Gainesville, FL11/29/202211/29/2022
Genentech, Inc.Senior Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$108,202 /yr

I-200-20280-861506
Reported wage: $108,202–$170,200 / year
Annualized: $108,202
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-10
Employment end: 2023-10-25
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA10/06/202010/26/2020
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$107,349 /yr

I-200-21271-611974
Reported wage: $107,349–$170,040 / year
Annualized: $107,349
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-07
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA09/28/202110/01/2021
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher (Analytical Chemistry)

Filing details

$86,237 /yr

I-200-19291-096112
Reported wage: $86,237–$125,100 / year
Annualized: $86,237
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-20
Employment end: 2023-04-08
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA10/18/201904/09/2020
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$78,146 /yr

I-200-22118-116915
Reported wage: $78,146–$138,320 / year
Annualized: $78,146
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-20
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA04/28/202210/01/2022
Genentech, Inc.Senior Scientific Researcher

Filing details

$101,899 /yr

I-200-22278-512952
Reported wage: $101,899–$138,300 / year
Annualized: $101,899
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-13
Employment end: 2025-10-14
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA10/05/202210/15/2022
Genentech, Inc.Scientific Researcher, Biomolecular Resources

Filing details

$115,648 /yr

I-200-22237-438509
Reported wage: $115,648–$175,200 / year
Annualized: $115,648
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-09-01
Employment end: 2026-01-23
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA08/25/202201/24/2023

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.