Physicist
H-1B Salary Data · 18 certified filings
$162,962Avg. Salary
$87,755Minimum
$270,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Physicist is $162,962 — 34% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 18 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Physicist?
The average H-1B salary for Physicist is $162,962 based on 18 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $87,755 to $270,000.
$162,962
Average
$87,755
Minimum
$270,000
Maximum
18
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Physicist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $130,857 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Postdoctoral Research Staff ($127,404)
Postdoctoral Research Scientist ($83,593)
Physical Science Research Scientist ($90,985)
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
Bioinformatics Analyst ($74,794)
Staff Scientist ($89,117)
Postdoctoral Research Scholar ($65,589)
Basic Life Research Scientist ($83,883)
Postdoctoral Researcher ($70,587)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
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.