Postdoctoral Scholar Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

7 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 Postdoctoral Scholar in Santa Cruz is $77,728 — 36% below the national median of $121,514.

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$77,728
Average
$46,636
Min Est.
$139,910
Max Est.
7
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scholar in Santa Cruz

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of California, Santa Cruz $77,728 7
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Postdoctoral Scholar in Other Cities

Chicago, IL
$78,681
125 filings
San Francisco, CA
$76,998
118 filings
Los Angeles, CA
$75,922
52 filings
Evanston, IL
$65,418
43 filings
Seattle, WA
$76,745
43 filings
Davis, CA
$75,581
34 filings
Santa Barbara, CA
$75,197
33 filings
University Park, PA
$64,195
29 filings

Other Roles in Santa Cruz

Assistant Professor ($132,062) Assistant Project Scientist ($88,750)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.