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Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Scientist, Molecular Discovery insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings14All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$103,87513 eligible salary records
Employer names7Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$84,282–$128,939Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2020: 2 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 4 filings23FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$131,400 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 · 13 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 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

Top 5 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
92.9%Certified LCAs
Certified13 92.9%
Certified - Withdrawn1 7.1%

Denominator: all 14 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 4 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
$103,875Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$83,200
25th percentile$84,282
Median (50th)$103,875
75th percentile$128,939
90th percentile$139,033

n=13 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

14 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
Mrl San Francisco, LLCSenior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$131,400 /yr

I-200-26162-005116
Reported wage: $131,400–$206,800 / year
Annualized: $131,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA06/11/202610/01/2026
Mrl San Francisco LLCScientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$128,939 /yr

I-200-25164-090368
Reported wage: $128,939–$166,700 / year
Annualized: $128,939
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-23
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA06/13/202510/01/2025
Mrl San Francisco, LLCScientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$112,882 /yr

I-200-24291-414830
Reported wage: $112,882–$161,900 / year
Annualized: $112,882
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-24
Employment end: 2027-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA10/17/202411/01/2024
Mrl San Francisco LLCSenior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$125,040 /yr

I-200-24156-069423
Reported wage: $125,040–$196,800 / year
Annualized: $125,040
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-11
Employment end: 2027-06-16
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA06/04/202406/17/2024
Mrl San Francisco, LLCSr. Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$140,941.24 /yr

I-200-23121-980118
Reported wage: $140,941.24 / year
Annualized: $140,941
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-08
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA05/01/202310/01/2023
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCSr. Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$151,525 /yr

I-200-23121-980418
Reported wage: $151,525 / year
Annualized: $151,525
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-08
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA05/01/202310/01/2023
Mrl San Francisco LLCScientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$84,282 /yr

I-200-22305-562122
Reported wage: $84,282–$115,669.94 / year
Annualized: $84,282
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-08
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA11/01/202202/03/2023
Mrl San Francisco LLCScientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$84,282 /yr

I-200-22270-496903
Reported wage: $84,282 / year
Annualized: $84,282
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-04
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

South San Francisco, CA09/27/202202/03/2023
Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp.Senior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$96,637 /yr

I-200-20310-900097
Reported wage: $96,637 / year
Annualized: $96,637
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-15
Employment end: 2023-11-09
Worker positions: 1

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

West Point, PA11/05/202011/10/2020
Pfizer IncPrincipal Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$103,875 /yr

I-200-21242-553418
Reported wage: $103,875–$150,900 / year
Annualized: $103,875
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-09-07
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA08/30/202102/04/2022
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCSenior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$82,555 /yr

I-200-20344-945075
Reported wage: $82,555 / year
Annualized: $82,555
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-12-16
Employment end: 2024-01-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA12/09/202001/04/2021
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCSenior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$101,379 /yr

I-200-20344-945107
Reported wage: $101,379 / year
Annualized: $101,379
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-12-16
Employment end: 2024-01-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA12/09/202001/04/2021
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.Senior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$82,930 /yr

I-200-20126-542619
Reported wage: $82,930 / year
Annualized: $82,930
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-05-12
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA05/05/202010/01/2020
Merck Sharp & Dohme CorpSenior Scientist, Molecular Discovery

Filing details

$85,779 /yr

I-200-19337-177876
Reported wage: $85,779 / year
Annualized: $85,779
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2019-12-10
Employment end: 2022-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA12/03/201901/01/2020

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.