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Scientist, Research Science

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Scientist, Research Science insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings7All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$93,3007 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$77,179–$113,610Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01122FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$121,742 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
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 7 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
Senior Scientist, Research Science2
$92,872 median · n=2 eligible
Associate Principal Scientist, Research Science1
$68,286 median · n=1 eligible
Principal Scientist, Research Science1
$161,595 median · n=1 eligible
Scientist, Research Science1
$93,300 median · n=1 eligible
Scientist, Research Sciences Generic1
$74,090 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Scientist, Research Science1
$121,742 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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
Boston, MA3
$93,300 median · n=3 eligible
West Point, PA2
$95,014 median · n=2 eligible
Fort Worth, TX1
$74,090 median · n=1 eligible
Rahway, NJ1
$105,477 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
Certified7 100.0%

Denominator: all 7 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.2
$114,941 median · n=2 eligible
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC2
$113,610 median · n=2 eligible
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLC2
$86,784 median · n=2 eligible
Alcon Research, LLC1
$74,090 median · n=1 eligible

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
$93,300Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$71,768
25th percentile$77,179
Median (50th)$93,300
75th percentile$113,610
90th percentile$137,683

n=7 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

7 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
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCSr. Scientist, Research Science

Filing details

$121,742 /yr

I-200-26134-909391
Reported wage: $121,742–$167,200 / year
Annualized: $121,742
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.

West Point, PA05/14/202610/01/2026
Alcon Research, LLCScientist, Research Sciences Generic

Filing details

$74,090 /yr

I-200-25013-615082
Reported wage: $74,090 / year
Annualized: $74,090
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2028-05-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Fort Worth, TX01/13/202505/03/2025
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCScientist, Research Science

Filing details

$93,300 /yr

I-200-24331-501579
Reported wage: $93,300–$146,900 / year
Annualized: $93,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-04
Employment end: 2027-12-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA11/26/202412/16/2024
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLCSenior Scientist, Research Science

Filing details

$105,477 /yr

I-200-22160-263627
Reported wage: $105,477 / year
Annualized: $105,477
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-16
Employment end: 2025-07-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Rahway, NJ06/09/202207/05/2022
Merck Sharp & Dohme CorpPrincipal Scientist, Research Science

Filing details

$161,595 /yr

I-200-22098-051448
Reported wage: $161,595 / year
Annualized: $161,595
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-15
Employment end: 2025-04-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA04/08/202204/20/2022
Merck Research Laboratories Massachusetts, LLCSenior Scientist, Research Science

Filing details

$80,267 /yr

I-200-20344-945388
Reported wage: $80,267 / year
Annualized: $80,267
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.Associate Principal Scientist, Research Science

Filing details

$68,286 /yr

I-200-17243-226429
Reported wage: $68,286 / year
Annualized: $68,286
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-09-07
Employment end: 2021-02-16
Worker positions: 1

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

West Point, PA08/31/201702/16/2018

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.