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Computational Scientist: H-1B salaries
89 labor condition applications used the job title Computational Scientist. Median offered base salary $108,000; middle half $90,000–$124,807.
Applications (LCAs)89
Median offered salary$108,000
Middle half of salaries$90,000–$124,807
10th–90th percentile$82,063–$158,468
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $92,576 |
| Level II (qualified) | $100,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $110,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $134,400 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 27 | $96,990 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $110,000 |
| FY2025 | 21 | $111,488 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $106,886 |
Cities
- Lemont, IL11
- Dallas, TX8
- Houston, TX8
- New York, NY8
- Cambridge, MA7
- Durham, NC4
- Buffalo, NY3
- South San Francisco, CA3
- Phoenix, AZ3
- Seattle, WA2
- Blacksburg, VA2
- Farmington, CT2
- Chicago, IL2
- Concord, NC2
- Spring, TX2
- Redwood City, CA2
- Ithaca, NY2
- Pittsburgh, PA2
- Buffalo Grove, IL2
- Atlanta, GA1
- Boston, MA1
- Newark, DE1
- Santa Clara, CA1
- Ann Arbor, MI1
- Wendell, NC1
- Bridgewater, NJ1
- Oak Ridge, TN1
- Idaho Falls, ID1
- San Francisco, CA1
- Birmingham, AL1
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).