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Scientist, Tech: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Scientist, Tech. Median offered base salary $165,000; middle half $158,800–$173,100.
Applications (LCAs)42
Median offered salary$165,000
Middle half of salaries$158,800–$173,100
10th–90th percentile$149,650–$176,400
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Uber Technologies, Inc. | 42 | $165,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $157,400 |
| Level III (experienced) | $168,300 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $174,900 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 3 | $163,500 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $165,000 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $173,100 |
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).