Job title
Assistant Scientist H-1B Salaries
596 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2026 · median base $68k.
Median base
$68k
Middle 50%
$57k–$85k
Filings
596
Top sponsor
University of Miami
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | 10 | $82k |
| FY2025 | 68 | $80k |
| FY2024 | 58 | $70k |
| FY2023 | 53 | $71k |
| FY2022 | 61 | $68k |
| FY2021 | 54 | $66k |
| FY2020 | 64 | $62k |
| FY2019 | 71 | $60k |
| FY2018 | 68 | $66k |
| FY2017 | 52 | $57k |
| FY2016 | 37 | $65k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Assistant Scientist
- University of Miami110 · $65k
- University of Florida90 · $65k
- University of Wisconsin-system54 · $59k
- University of Wisconsin-madison50 · $57k
- Johns Hopkins University28 · $97k
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai26 · $62k
- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution25 · $110k
- Uchicago Argonne22 · $90k
- Temple University--A Commonwealth University22 · $47k
- National Radio Astronomy Observatory22 · $74k
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Assistant Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Assistant Scientist is $68k (FY2026), from 596 filings. The middle 50% earn between $57k and $85k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Assistant Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Assistant Scientist are University of Miami, University of Florida, University of Wisconsin-system.
- Where are most H-1B Assistant Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Assistant Scientist roles are Madison, WI, Miami, FL, Gainesville, FL.
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