Research Scientist Salary in Goleta, CA

9 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 in Goleta is $179,444 — 48% above the national median of $121,514.

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$179,444
Average
$107,666
Min Est.
$322,999
Max Est.
9
Filings

Top Employers for Research Scientist in Goleta

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Google LLC $189,375 8
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Research Scientist in Other Cities

Menlo Park, CA
$204,307
225 filings
New York, NY
$171,212
154 filings
Cambridge, MA
$114,190
117 filings
Mountain View, CA
$210,363
115 filings
Bellevue, WA
$203,992
114 filings
Sunnyvale, CA
$203,794
69 filings
Santa Clara, CA
$194,543
60 filings
Houston, TX
$81,753
59 filings

Other Roles in Goleta

Habilitation Counselor ($39,499) Software Engineer ($138,613)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.