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Data Scientists in Austin, TX: H-1B salaries
2,438 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Austin, TX. Median offered base salary $124,000; middle half $100,339–$148,700.
Applications (LCAs)2,438
Median offered salary$124,000
Middle half of salaries$100,339–$148,700
10th–90th percentile$88,275–$165,460
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $85,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $106,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $134,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $154,300 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Data Scientist199
- Business Intelligence Engineer II169
- Data Engineer135
- Data Analyst87
- Business Analyst II85
- Business Intelligence Analyst61
- Senior Data Scientist59
- Business Intelligence Engineer III46
- Business Intelligence Engineer I46
- Business Analyst45
- Data Engineer II43
- Data Scientist II28
- Senior Data Engineer26
- Senior Data Analyst26
- Business Systems Analyst25
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).