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Data Scientists in Durham, NC: H-1B salaries
359 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Durham, NC. Median offered base salary $114,400; middle half $96,163–$137,696.
Applications (LCAs)359
Median offered salary$114,400
Middle half of salaries$96,163–$137,696
10th–90th percentile$79,851–$153,733
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $79,200 |
| Level II (qualified) | $100,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $125,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $140,275 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Data Scientist24
- Business Intelligence Analyst20
- Data Engineer15
- Senior Manager, Advanced Data Analytics and Insights10
- Data Analyst10
- Senior Data Scientist9
- Director, Advanced Data Analytics and Insights9
- Business Analyst8
- Data Scientist II7
- Director, Data Analytics and Insights7
- Senior Data Engineer7
- Senior Manager, Data Analytics and Insights6
- Manager, Advanced Data Analytics and Insights5
- Data Scientist I5
- Senior Data Analyst4
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).