Postdoctoral Scientist Salary in Los Angeles, CA

30 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 Scientist in Los Angeles is $70,289 — 42% below the national median of $121,514.

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$70,289
Average
$42,173
Min Est.
$126,521
Max Est.
30
Filings

Top Employers for Postdoctoral Scientist in Los Angeles

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center $70,299 29
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Postdoctoral Scientist in Other Cities

Ashburn, VA
$78,962
10 filings
New York, NY
$82,594
10 filings
Boston, MA
$76,370
7 filings
Seattle, WA
$79,948
6 filings
Oklahoma City, OK
$56,268
5 filings
Stanford, CA
$81,807
5 filings

Other Roles in Los Angeles

Software Engineer ($152,317) Assistant Professor ($131,446) Associate ($170,439) Postdoctoral Scholar ($75,922) Assistant Project Scientist ($80,950) Senior Associate ($135,874) Data Scientist ($107,012) Research Associate ($65,431)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.