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Associate Project Scientist: H-1B salaries
61 labor condition applications used the job title Associate Project Scientist. Median offered base salary $93,300; middle half $88,700–$103,375.
Applications (LCAs)61
Median offered salary$93,300
Middle half of salaries$88,700–$103,375
10th–90th percentile$86,750–$117,820
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Los Angeles | 20 | $90,100 |
| University of California, Berkeley | 12 | $113,460 |
| University of California, San Diego | 12 | $93,300 |
| University of California, Davis | 7 | $90,100 |
| University of California, Irvine | 7 | $91,400 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | 3 | $99,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level IV (fully competent) | $90,600 |
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 | 13 | $91,400 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $88,700 |
| FY2025 | 22 | $92,650 |
| FY2026 | 12 | $103,800 |
Cities
- Los Angeles, CA20
- Berkeley, CA12
- La Jolla, CA12
- Irvine, CA7
- Davis, CA5
- Santa Cruz, CA3
- Princeton, NJ1
- Sacramento, CA1
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).