Research Scientist I Salary in Tampa, FL

10 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 Tampa is $79,481 — 35% below the national median of $121,514.

Section 1
$79,481
Average
$47,688
Min Est.
$143,065
Max Est.
10
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist I in Tampa

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
H. LEE MOFFITT CANCER CENTER & RESEARCH INSTITUTE, INC. $79,481 10
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Research Scientist I in Other Cities

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
Houston, TX
$68,717
5 filings
Pasadena, CA
$145,200
5 filings
Seattle, WA
$93,103
5 filings

Other Roles in Tampa

Software Developer ($96,444) Software Engineer ($100,122) Manager ($154,947) Architect ($76,713) Applications Development Tech Lead Analyst ($150,650) Assistant Professor ($125,207) Medical Resident ($65,995) Vice President, Lead Software Engineer ($154,145)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.