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Researcher/Scientist III: H-1B salaries
57 labor condition applications used the job title Researcher/Scientist III. Median offered base salary $65,438; middle half $62,581–$70,000.
Applications (LCAs)57
Median offered salary$65,438
Middle half of salaries$62,581–$70,000
10th–90th percentile$60,089–$72,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Arizona | 57 | $65,438 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $64,674 |
| Level II (qualified) | $68,384 |
| Level III (experienced) | $70,804 |
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 | 11 | $63,000 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $64,674 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $67,000 |
| FY2026 | 16 | $68,384 |
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).