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Data Scientist 2: H-1B salaries
148 labor condition applications used the job title Data Scientist 2. Median offered base salary $145,000; middle half $113,481–$169,062.
Applications (LCAs)148
Median offered salary$145,000
Middle half of salaries$113,481–$169,062
10th–90th percentile$97,288–$180,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $108,546 |
| Level II (qualified) | $140,490 |
| Level III (experienced) | $158,039 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $152,772 |
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 | 33 | $146,765 |
| FY2024 | 53 | $148,000 |
| FY2025 | 40 | $144,006 |
| FY2026 | 21 | $129,709 |
Cities
- San Jose, CA43
- New York, NY15
- Seattle, WA14
- Bellevue, WA4
- Miami, FL3
- Nashville, TN3
- Austin, TX3
- Chandler, AZ3
- Berkeley, CA3
- Williamsburg, VA2
- Brunswick, OH2
- Middletown, DE2
- Hammond, IN2
- Haslet, TX2
- Cambridge, MA2
- Kirkland, WA2
- Tempe, AZ2
- Plano, TX2
- Charlotte, NC2
- Cockeysville, MD1
- Atlanta, GA1
- Manassas, VA1
- San Mateo, CA1
- Westfield Center, OH1
- Missouri City, TX1
- Albuquerque, NM1
- Fort Mill, SC1
- Los Angeles, CA1
- Somerville, MA1
- Milwaukee, WI1
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).