Scientist Ii
H-1B Salary Data · 149 certified filings
$106,113Avg. Salary
$50,000Minimum
$160,169Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Scientist Ii is $106,113 — 13% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 149 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Scientist Ii?
The average H-1B salary for Scientist Ii is $106,113 based on 149 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $50,000 to $160,169.
$106,113
Average
$50,000
Minimum
$160,169
Maximum
149
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Scientist Ii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | $80,910 | 15 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | $97,605 | 10 |
| ALLEN INSTITUTE | $102,400 | 8 |
| Danisco US Inc. | $109,449 | 4 |
| 10x Genomics, Inc. | $142,500 | 4 |
| CZ Biohub SF, LLC | $135,341 | 4 |
| Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing Columbia, LLC | $50,000 | 3 |
| Arcellx, Inc. | $138,412 | 3 |
| Zenith LifeScience LLC | $93,600 | 3 |
| RICONPHARMA, LLC | $85,398 | 3 |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | $88,558 | 3 |
Section 2
Scientist Ii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $137,937 | 6 |
| Boston, MA | $108,661 | 16 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,017 | 6 |
| Seattle, WA | $103,831 | 8 |
| Madison, WI | $80,910 | 15 |
Related Roles
Investigator ($91,402)
Postdoctoral Research Scientist ($83,593)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Postdoctoral Research Associate ($68,685)
Associate Specialist ($81,537)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Post Doctoral Scholar ($64,187)
Research Specialist, Senior ($60,598)
Economist Ii ($158,077)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
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: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.