Staff Scientist I
H-1B Salary Data · 35 certified filings
$78,271Avg. Salary
$63,627Minimum
$113,672Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Scientist I is $78,271 — 36% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 35 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Scientist I?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Scientist I is $78,271 based on 35 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $63,627 to $113,672.
$78,271
Average
$63,627
Minimum
$113,672
Maximum
35
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Scientist I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Children's National Medical Center | $73,531 | 9 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | $83,577 | 8 |
| Medical University of South Carolina and Affiliates | $70,580 | 5 |
| Texas Biomedical Research Institute | $72,810 | 4 |
| Lieber Institute, Inc. | $78,297 | 4 |
Section 2
Staff Scientist I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $83,577 | 8 |
| Washington, DC | $73,531 | 9 |
| Charleston, SC | $71,137 | 6 |
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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.