Research Scientist I Salary in Fort Collins, CO

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 Research Scientist I in Fort Collins is $82,558 — 32% below the national median of $121,514.

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$82,558
Average
$49,534
Min Est.
$148,604
Max Est.
7
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist I in Fort Collins

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Colorado State University $82,558 7
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Research Scientist I in Other Cities

Tampa, FL
$79,480
10 filings
Milwaukee, WI
$72,924
8 filings
Albany, NY
$70,064
6 filings
Cambridge, MA
$90,466
5 filings
Houston, TX
$68,717
5 filings
Pasadena, CA
$145,200
5 filings
Seattle, WA
$93,103
5 filings

Other Roles in Fort Collins

Assistant Professor ($110,656) Postdoctoral Fellow ($64,808) MTS Silicon Design Engineer ($146,000) Component Design Engineer ($114,975) Sr. Silicon Design Engineer ($126,915) R&D Engineer Ic Design ($133,864) Research Scientist Ii ($68,595) Software Engineer ($136,976)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.