H-1B Research Scientist (Physicist) Salary
The median H-1B base salary for a Research Scientist (Physicist) is $175,470, across 34 certified LCAs.
Median wage
$175,470
Average wage
$175,833
90th percentile
$217,813
Certified LCAs
34
Salary distribution
Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.
25th
Median
75th
90th
- Lowest
- $106,090
- 25th
- $165,173
- Median
- $175,470
- Average
- $175,833
- 90th
- $217,813
- Highest
- $234,000
Based on 34 certified base wages, annualized.
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Top H-1B sponsors for Research Scientist (Physicist)
Employers ranked by certified LCA volume for this role.
| Company↕ | LCAs↕ | Median▼ |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 33 | $177,000 |
| GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA) | 1 | $106,090 |