Scientist I Salary in Madison, WI

43 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 Scientist I in Madison is $71,187 — 41% below the national median of $121,514.

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$71,187
Average
$42,711
Min Est.
$128,135
Max Est.
43
Filings

Top Employers for Scientist I in Madison

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
University of Wisconsin System $71,187 43
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Scientist I in Other Cities

Boston, MA
$95,559
15 filings
Seattle, WA
$82,662
12 filings
Birmingham, AL
$74,871
7 filings
Cambridge, MA
$105,857
7 filings
San Francisco, CA
$111,140
7 filings
San Diego, CA
$86,416
6 filings
Denville, NJ
$75,806
5 filings
Middleton, WI
$54,026
5 filings

Other Roles in Madison

Assistant Professor ($140,491) Software Developer ($105,243) Software Engineer ($109,114) Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee ($63,217) Senior Engineer ($130,754) Scientist Ii ($80,910) Technician, Biomanufacturing, Downstream/mRNA ($54,080) Lead Application Development Engineer ($142,856)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.