Job title
Optical Scientist H-1B Salaries
56 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $160k.
Median base
$160k
Middle 50%
$135k–$180k
Filings
56
Top sponsor
Facebook
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 6 | $210k |
| FY2024 | 2 | $114k |
| FY2023 | 3 | $174k |
| FY2022 | 9 | $160k |
| FY2021 | 9 | $170k |
| FY2020 | 9 | $141k |
| FY2019 | 7 | $175k |
| FY2018 | 3 | $165k |
| FY2017 | 3 | $140k |
| FY2016 | 5 | $140k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Optical Scientist
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Optical Scientist?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Optical Scientist is $160k (FY2025), from 56 filings. The middle 50% earn between $135k and $180k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Optical Scientists?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Optical Scientist are Facebook, Meta Platforms, Leidos.
- Where are most H-1B Optical Scientist jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Optical Scientist roles are Redmond, WA, Erwin, NY, Pittsburgh, PA.
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