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Senior Associate Scientist: H-1B salaries
114 labor condition applications used the job title Senior Associate Scientist. Median offered base salary $97,795; middle half $82,607–$111,804.
Applications (LCAs)114
Median offered salary$97,795
Middle half of salaries$82,607–$111,804
10th–90th percentile$71,250–$125,000
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $75,566 |
| Level II (qualified) | $97,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $120,447 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $123,950 |
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 | 32 | $106,280 |
| FY2024 | 35 | $100,000 |
| FY2025 | 26 | $93,135 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $98,767 |
Cities
- Cambridge, MA41
- Tarrytown, NY13
- Kalamazoo, MI8
- Waltham, MA6
- Emeryville, CA6
- Boston, MA6
- Mattawan, MI5
- Seattle, WA2
- South Plainfield, NJ2
- Pearl River, NY2
- Canbridge, MA1
- Billerica, MA1
- Pleasanton, CA1
- Atlanta, GA1
- Watertown, MA1
- Grove City, OH1
- New Brunswick, NJ1
- San Diego, CA1
- Rochester, MN1
- King of Prussia, PA1
- Menlo Park, CA1
- Spring House, PA1
- Brighton, MA1
- Parsippany, NJ1
- Andover, MA1
- Fort Worth, TX1
- St. Louis, MO1
- Santa Monica, CA1
- Bothell, WA1
- Round Rock, TX1
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).