Smithsonian Institution
H-1B Sponsorship & Salary Data — Government-Verified
$111,106Avg. Salary
13Filings
10+Job Titles
September 2025Last Filing
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), Smithsonian Institution pays a median H-1B salary of $82,764 — 32% below the national median of $121,514. Based on 13 certified Labor Condition Applications.
Section 1
What does Smithsonian Institution pay?
Smithsonian Institution's H-1B filings show an average salary of $111,106 based on 13 certified LCA applications. Salaries range from $54,576 to $220,000.
$111,106
Average
$82,764
Median
$54,576
Minimum
$220,000
Maximum
Recent H-1B Filings
| Job Title | Salary |
|---|---|
| Deputy Director | $199,430 |
| Visual Information Specialist (Exhibitions/Graphic Designer) | $69,923 |
| Visual Information Specialist (Exhibitions/Graphic Designer) | $69,923 |
| Education Technician (Research) | $72,254 |
| Research Biologist | $74,584 |
| Director, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory | $216,000 |
| Education Specialist | $54,576 |
| Museum Specialist | $70,685 |
| Museum Curator (Art) | $84,601 |
| Conservator | $90,239 |
| Museum Curator (Art) | $82,764 |
| Research Biologist | $139,395 |
| Assistant Under Secretary for Research Programs & Partnershi | $220,000 |
Section 2
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Section 3
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Last updated: Q1 FY2025.