Postdoctoral Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 111 certified filings
$76,262Avg. Salary
$50,149Minimum
$165,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scientist is $76,262 — 37% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 111 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Scientist is $76,262 based on 111 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $50,149 to $165,000.
$76,262
Average
$50,149
Minimum
$165,000
Maximum
111
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Postdoctoral Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | $79,640 | 70 |
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $70,174 | 30 |
| Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation | $56,268 | 5 |
Section 2
Postdoctoral Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $82,594 | 10 |
| Stanford, CA | $81,807 | 5 |
| Seattle, WA | $79,948 | 6 |
| Ashburn, VA | $78,962 | 10 |
| Boston, MA | $76,370 | 7 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $70,289 | 30 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | $56,268 | 5 |
Related Roles
Post-Doctoral Associate ($67,291)
Associate Specialist ($81,537)
Researcher 5 ($71,601)
Research Associate Iii ($73,837)
Research Associate I ($70,375)
Postdoctoral Fellow ($68,611)
Senior Research Specialist ($97,754)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Research Data Scientist ($105,409)
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.