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Scientist 2: H-1B salaries
120 labor condition applications used the job title Scientist 2. Median offered base salary $142,677; middle half $129,210–$149,445.
Applications (LCAs)120
Median offered salary$142,677
Middle half of salaries$129,210–$149,445
10th–90th percentile$94,589–$156,135
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security, LLC | 94 | $145,500 |
| Kelly Services, Inc. | 5 | $85,010 |
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | 4 | $127,500 |
| Illumina, Inc. | 3 | $74,859 |
| Genentech, Inc. | 3 | $101,816 |
| Pace Analytical Life Sciences, LLC | 2 | $121,450 |
| Southern Research Institute | 2 | $68,383 |
| Mosaic Biosciences, Inc. | 2 | $100,000 |
| BioReliance Corporation | 2 | $100,000 |
| CZ Biohub SF, LLC | 1 | $129,355 |
| Cerilliant Corporation | 1 | $96,000 |
| Arizona State University | 1 | $58,157 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $142,677 |
| Level II (qualified) | $132,250 |
| Level III (experienced) | $144,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $155,883 |
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 | 35 | $130,000 |
| FY2024 | 17 | $140,000 |
| FY2025 | 29 | $144,200 |
| FY2026 | 31 | $151,200 |
Cities
- Los Alamos, NM88
- Pleasanton, CA4
- Bethesda, MD3
- San Diego, CA3
- South San Francisco, CA3
- Woburn, MA2
- Birmingham, AL2
- Boulder, CO2
- Rockville, MD2
- Aurora, CO1
- Research Triangle Park, NC1
- Los Alamos National Laboratory, NM1
- Hutto, TX1
- North Bethesda, MD1
- San Francisco, CA1
- Parker, CO1
- Pasadena, CA1
- Round Rock, TX1
- Tempe, AZ1
- West Lebanon, NH1
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).