Assistant Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 81 certified filings
$81,460Avg. Salary
$44,000Minimum
$130,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Assistant Scientist is $81,460 — 33% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 81 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Assistant Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Assistant Scientist is $81,460 based on 81 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $44,000 to $130,000.
$81,460
Average
$44,000
Minimum
$130,000
Maximum
81
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Assistant Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI | $78,103 | 21 |
| UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA | $76,497 | 15 |
| Temple University--A Commonwealth University | $47,640 | 10 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $99,311 | 6 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $116,640 | 4 |
| Henry Ford Health System | $121,998 | 4 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | $81,595 | 4 |
| Indiana University | $83,350 | 4 |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | $81,099 | 3 |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | $90,063 | 3 |
Section 2
Assistant Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $99,311 | 6 |
| Miami, FL | $76,002 | 19 |
| Gainesville, FL | $75,339 | 14 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $47,640 | 10 |
Related Roles
Senior Research Investigator ($97,061)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Research Assistant Professor ($91,053)
Instructor ($86,172)
Researcher 5 ($71,601)
Economist Ii ($158,077)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
Senior Research Specialist ($97,754)
Assistant Project Scientist ($84,816)
Research Technician ($63,545)
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.