Research Scientist Ii Salary in Ames, IA

12 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 Ii in Ames is $67,190 — 45% below the national median of $121,514.

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$67,190
Average
$40,313
Min Est.
$120,941
Max Est.
12
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist Ii in Ames

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Iowa State University of Science and Technology $67,190 12
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Research Scientist Ii in Other Cities

Cambridge, MA
$127,933
27 filings
Seattle, WA
$139,358
20 filings
Bellevue, WA
$159,982
18 filings
Pasadena, CA
$145,195
13 filings
Atlanta, GA
$84,012
12 filings
New York, NY
$180,808
11 filings
Sunnyvale, CA
$167,837
9 filings
Albany, NY
$80,688
5 filings

Other Roles in Ames

Postdoctoral Research Associate ($60,807) Assistant Professor ($115,329) Assistant Teaching Professor ($79,925) Veterinary Resident ($50,200)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.