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Physical Science Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
89 labor condition applications used the job title Physical Science Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $85,000; middle half $80,000–$95,000.
Applications (LCAs)89
Median offered salary$85,000
Middle half of salaries$80,000–$95,000
10th–90th percentile$73,789–$100,600
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 89 | $85,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $84,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $90,176 |
| Level III (experienced) | $80,018 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $81,500 |
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 | 19 | $82,000 |
| FY2024 | 31 | $80,300 |
| FY2025 | 22 | $84,900 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $95,000 |
Cities
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).