Scientist 2

H-1B Salary Data · 19 certified filings

$146,997Avg. Salary
$96,000Minimum
$157,824Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Scientist 2 is $146,997 — 21% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 19 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Scientist 2?

The average H-1B salary for Scientist 2 is $146,997 based on 19 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $96,000 to $157,824.

$146,997
Average
$96,000
Minimum
$157,824
Maximum
19
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Scientist 2

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Triad National Security, LLC $151,120 17
Section 2

Scientist 2 Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Los Alamos, NM $151,120 17

Related Roles

Fellow ($87,306) Researcher 2 ($62,441) Senior Scientist, Chemistry ($121,150) Security Researcher ($146,519) Scientist 3 ($161,541) Researcher Senior ($63,947) R&D Scientist ($107,407) Flatiron Research Fellow ($91,631) Assistant Professor of Management ($120,533) Lead Scientist ($115,063)
Section 3

Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.

Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Research & Academia. Updated: Q1 FY2025.