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Post Doctoral Scientist: H-1B salaries
56 labor condition applications used the job title Post Doctoral Scientist. Median offered base salary $62,000; middle half $57,000–$68,680.
Applications (LCAs)56
Median offered salary$62,000
Middle half of salaries$57,000–$68,680
10th–90th percentile$55,000–$72,655
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital | 43 | $60,000 |
| Zoetis, Inc. | 7 | $66,000 |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $81,338 |
| CrossLife Technologies inc | 2 | $80,000 |
| The George Washington University | 1 | $68,536 |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 1 | $91,080 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $61,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $66,000 |
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 | 12 | $57,000 |
| FY2024 | 15 | $55,000 |
| FY2025 | 17 | $66,000 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $65,000 |
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).