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California Institute of Technology Detector Engineer H-1B Salary

California Institute of Technology pays a median H-1B base salary of $106,340 for Detector Engineer, across 6 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$106,340

Average wage

$119,202

Range

$98,621–$155,500

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

6

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$94,032
25th
$98,621
Median
$106,340
Average
$119,202
90th
$155,500
Highest
$161,000

Based on 6 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

1
FY22
2
FY23
1
FY25
2
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Livingston, LA2$99,742
Richland, WA2$102,364
Big Pine, CA1$161,000
Pasadena, CA1$150,000