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Scientist, Astronomy insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings6All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$98,5336 eligible salary records
Employer names2Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$87,375–$108,142Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01122FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$85,000 median · n=1

*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 · 6 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
Scientist, Astronomy3
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
Alma Program Management Group Manager/Scientist, Astronomy1
$102,566 median · n=1 eligible
Associate Scientist, Astronomy1
$85,000 median · n=1 eligible
Visiting Scientist, Astronomy1
$83,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
Huntsville, AL2
$84,000 median · n=2 eligible
Moffett Field, CA2
$102,250 median · n=2 eligible
Charlottesville, VA1
$102,566 median · n=1 eligible
Mountain View, CA1
$123,053 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified6 100.0%

Denominator: all 6 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Universities Space Research Association5
$94,500 median · n=5 eligible
National Radio Astronomy Observatory1
$102,566 median · n=1 eligible

Top 2 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
$98,533Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$84,000
25th percentile$87,375
Median (50th)$98,533
75th percentile$108,142
90th percentile$116,527

n=6 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

6 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
Universities Space Research AssociationAssociate Scientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-26126-875071
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2029-08-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Huntsville, AL05/06/202608/03/2026
Universities Space Research AssociationVisiting Scientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$83,000 /yr

I-200-24002-610290
Reported wage: $83,000 / year
Annualized: $83,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-09
Employment end: 2026-01-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Huntsville, AL01/02/202401/16/2024
National Radio Astronomy ObservatoryAlma Program Management Group Manager/Scientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$102,566 /yr

I-200-23079-860333
Reported wage: $102,566–$138,466 / year
Annualized: $102,566
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-27
Employment end: 2026-08-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Charlottesville, VA03/20/202308/31/2023
Universities Space Research AssociationScientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-21293-657011
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-27
Employment end: 2025-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Moffett Field, CA10/20/202101/03/2022
Universities Space Research AssociationScientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$94,500 /yr

I-200-21133-310721
Reported wage: $94,500 / year
Annualized: $94,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-05-20
Employment end: 2024-07-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Moffett Field, CA05/13/202107/16/2021
Universities Space Research AssociationScientist, Astronomy

Filing details

$123,053 /yr

I-200-20304-892775
Reported wage: $123,053–$126,369.84 / year
Annualized: $123,053
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-11-06
Employment end: 2024-03-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Mountain View, CA10/30/202003/15/2021

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.