1,489 certified H1B filings · FY2025–2026 DOL disclosure data
The Research Scientist role had 1,489 certified H-1B filings in FY2025–2026. The median salary is $165,724, 36% above the overall H-1B median of $121,500. The interquartile range spans $80,593 to $192,000. Leading employers hiring for this role include Adobe INC., Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC, DUKE University. Top locations for this position include Santa Clara, CA, Newton, MA, Kirkland, WA.
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