Assistant Project Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 185 certified filings
$84,816Avg. Salary
$73,819Minimum
$190,900Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Assistant Project Scientist is $84,816 — 30% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 185 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Assistant Project Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Assistant Project Scientist is $84,816 based on 185 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $73,819 to $190,900.
$84,816
Average
$73,819
Minimum
$190,900
Maximum
185
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Assistant Project Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO | $85,105 | 48 |
| University of California, Los Angeles | $80,950 | 39 |
| University of California, Davis | $86,516 | 34 |
| University of California, Berkeley | $95,430 | 20 |
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE | $81,672 | 18 |
| Regents of the University of California at Riverside | $79,145 | 15 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | $87,466 | 9 |
Section 2
Assistant Project Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $95,126 | 19 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $88,750 | 6 |
| Davis, CA | $87,070 | 29 |
| La Jolla, CA | $85,226 | 48 |
| Irvine, CA | $81,672 | 18 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $80,950 | 39 |
| Riverside, CA | $79,463 | 14 |
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Investigator ($91,402)
Postdoctoral Research Scientist ($83,593)
Specialist ($125,349)
Assistant Academic Research Scientist ($70,570)
Associate Staff Scientist ($76,124)
Research Associate ($75,585)
Life Science Research Professional 2 ($83,041)
Physical Science Research Scientist ($90,985)
Basic Life Research Scientist ($83,883)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.