Project Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 54 certified filings
$90,752Avg. Salary
$56,000Minimum
$154,710Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Project Scientist is $90,752 — 25% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 54 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Project Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Project Scientist is $90,752 based on 54 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $56,000 to $154,710.
$90,752
Average
$56,000
Minimum
$154,710
Maximum
54
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Project Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center | $81,295 | 24 |
| University of California at Santa Barbara | $93,519 | 10 |
| Leland Stanford Jr. Univ/SLAC National Accelerator Lab | $112,986 | 7 |
| Theiss Research | $82,090 | 3 |
Section 2
Project Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Menlo Park, CA | $114,268 | 6 |
| Santa Barbara, CA | $93,519 | 10 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $84,577 | 21 |
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Postdoctoral Scholar ($72,550)
Research Specialist ($74,551)
Lead Researcher ($85,855)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
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.