Research Scientist I Salary in Houston, TX

5 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 Houston is $68,717 — 43% below the national median of $121,514.

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$68,717
Average
$41,230
Min Est.
$123,691
Max Est.
5
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist I in Houston

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
W.M. RICE UNIVERSITY $68,717 5
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Research Scientist I in Other Cities

Tampa, FL
$79,480
10 filings
Milwaukee, WI
$72,924
8 filings
Fort Collins, CO
$82,558
7 filings
Albany, NY
$70,064
6 filings
Cambridge, MA
$90,466
5 filings
Pasadena, CA
$145,200
5 filings
Seattle, WA
$93,103
5 filings

Other Roles in Houston

Software Developer ($99,965) Software Engineer ($103,378) Assistant Professor ($157,752) Data Engineer ($98,777) Postdoctoral Fellow ($66,600) Computer Programmer ($79,554) Business Analyst ($79,326) Data Scientist ($107,990)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.