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Ames Laboratory Scientist II at Iowa State University of Science and Technology: H-1B salaries
6 labor condition applications for the job title Ames Laboratory Scientist II at Iowa State University of Science and Technology. Median offered base salary $96,000; middle half $95,144–$96,340.
Applications (LCAs)6
Median offered salary$96,000
Middle half of salaries$95,144–$96,340
10th–90th percentile$93,387–$101,236
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $91,915 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $95,656 |
| FY2025 | 2 | $96,000 |
| FY2026 | 1 | $106,020 |
Applications
| Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $96,000 Level III | Ames, IA | Sep 12, 2025 | Feb 3, 2026 | Certified |
| $106,020 Level III | Ames, IA | May 15, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| $96,000 Level III | Ames, IA | Dec 18, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | Certified |
| $96,453 Level III | Ames, IA | Apr 10, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| $91,915 Level III | Ames, IA | Sep 12, 2023 | Oct 2, 2023 | Certified |
| $94,859 Level III | Ames, IA | Mar 3, 2023 | Aug 3, 2023 | Certified, then withdrawn |
Other jobs at Iowa State University of Science and Technology
- Postdoctoral Research Associate$58,656
- Assistant Professor$101,750
- Research Scientist II$62,356
- Ames Laboratory Scientist I$80,000
- Assistant Teaching Professor$67,012
- Research Scientist III$76,226
- Veterinary Resident$50,000
- Research Assistant Professor$87,924
- Clinical Assistant Professor$135,150
- Veterinary Intern$35,000
- Business Systems Analyst II$73,630
- Research Scientist I$49,528
- Lecturer$80,949
- Associate Professor$102,681
- Systems Analyst - III$93,389
- Research Scientist IV$102,515
- Adjunct Assistant Professor$79,306
- Software Developer III$100,783
- Residence Hall Coordinator$41,500
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).