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Project Scientist I: H-1B salaries
43 labor condition applications used the job title Project Scientist I. Median offered base salary $101,187; middle half $96,900–$104,864.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$101,187
Middle half of salaries$96,900–$104,864
10th–90th percentile$84,830–$106,434
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | 40 | $101,689 |
| Marshfield Clinic | 2 | $85,000 |
| Alliance Technical Group, LLC | 1 | $49,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $85,620 |
| Level II (qualified) | $101,275 |
| Level III (experienced) | $104,656 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $92,000 |
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 | 10 | $100,503 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $98,000 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $103,222 |
| FY2026 | 9 | $102,103 |
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).