Research Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 92 certified filings
$93,280Avg. Salary
$55,598Minimum
$182,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Scientist I is $93,280 — 23% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 92 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Research Scientist I is $93,280 based on 92 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $55,598 to $182,000.
$93,280
Average
$55,598
Minimum
$182,000
Maximum
92
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. | $79,480 | 10 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | $143,580 | 10 |
| Colorado State University | $82,558 | 7 |
| AMAZON DEVELOPMENT CENTER U.S., INC. | $153,714 | 7 |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | $100,960 | 6 |
| W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY | $68,717 | 5 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | $75,723 | 5 |
| Health Research Inc | $66,601 | 4 |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | $96,500 | 4 |
| VERSITI WISCONSIN, INC. | $68,260 | 3 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | $56,985 | 3 |
| The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. | $71,511 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pasadena, CA | $145,200 | 5 |
| Seattle, WA | $93,103 | 5 |
| Cambridge, MA | $90,466 | 5 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $82,558 | 7 |
| Tampa, FL | $79,480 | 10 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $72,924 | 8 |
| Albany, NY | $70,064 | 6 |
| Houston, TX | $68,717 | 5 |
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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: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.