Assistant Project Scientist Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

6 certified H-1B filings

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 in Santa Cruz is $88,750 — 27% below the national median of $121,514.

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$88,750
Average
$53,250
Min Est.
$159,750
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Assistant Project Scientist in Santa Cruz

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of California, Santa Cruz $88,750 6
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Assistant Project Scientist in Other Cities

La Jolla, CA
$85,226
48 filings
Los Angeles, CA
$80,950
39 filings
Davis, CA
$87,070
29 filings
Berkeley, CA
$95,126
19 filings
Irvine, CA
$81,672
18 filings
Riverside, CA
$79,463
14 filings

Other Roles in Santa Cruz

Assistant Professor ($132,062) Postdoctoral Scholar ($77,728)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.