Last Updated Aug 2026
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Idaho National Laboratory — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
Idaho National Laboratory H1B Salaries
Idaho National Laboratory H-1B salary data for all visa-sponsored positions, from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed with the Department of Labor. H-1B employers must pay the higher of the actual wage or the prevailing wage for the occupation and area of employment.
Salary Distribution (2026)
$100k
$150k
$190k+
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear Engineer | 16 | $101,196 | $129,084 | $158,604 |
| Power Systems Research Engineer | 7 | $120,216 | $136,272 | $163,342 |
| Materials Engineer | 7 | $90,000 | $130,200 | $140,400 |
| Computational Materials Scientist | 3 | $136,080 | $140,076 | $145,956 |
| Analytical Chemist | 3 | $100,908 | $100,908 | $106,884 |
| Power & Energy Systems Research Engineer | 3 | $82,008 | $82,644 | $117,000 |
| Instrumentation And Controls Engineer | 3 | $108,000 | $128,760 | $156,480 |
| R&D Plant Scientist | 3 | $124,488 | $165,492 | $165,492 |
| Materials Scientist | 3 | $145,176 | $150,036 | $150,540 |
| Post Irradiation Examination Postdoctoral Research Associate | 3 | $90,900 | $90,900 | $90,900 |
| Radiation Chemistry Researcher | 3 | $72,000 | $131,184 | $162,336 |
| Advanced Reactor Core Analyst | 3 | $96,000 | $108,108 | $120,216 |
| Computational Scientist (Nuclear) | 3 | $138,000 | $140,400 | $155,616 |
| Applied Physicist | 2 | $126,000 | $137,082 | $148,164 |
| Advanced Reactor Materials R&D Engineer | 2 | $132,000 | $132,000 | $132,000 |
| Nuclear Chemistry Engineer (Computational) | 2 | $113,676 | $126,906 | $140,136 |
| Nuclear Engineer (Structural Materials) | 2 | $137,508 | $137,508 | $137,508 |
| Instrumentation And Controls Engineer (Nuclear) | 2 | $128,400 | $129,264 | $130,128 |
| Computational Scientist – Civil Engineering | 2 | $179,568 | $184,056 | $188,544 |
| Chemical Engineer | 2 | $142,008 | $142,842 | $143,676 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Falls, Idaho | 297 | $72,000 | $114,360 | $193,944 |
| Apex, North Carolina | 3 | $138,000 | $140,400 | $142,008 |
| West Lafayette, Indiana | 2 | $86,520 | $87,672 | $88,824 |
| Denver, Colorado | 2 | $117,264 | $125,970 | $134,676 |
| Portland, Oregon | 2 | $132,000 | $132,000 | $132,000 |
| Shoreline, Washington | 2 | $179,568 | $184,056 | $188,544 |
| Allen, Texas | 2 | $127,200 | $127,200 | $127,200 |
| Cambridge, Massachusetts | 1 | $130,560 | $130,560 | $130,560 |
| Central, South Carolina | 1 | $135,600 | $135,600 | $135,600 |
| Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | 1 | $94,944 | $94,944 | $94,944 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Idaho National Laboratory pays a median H-1B salary of $117,432 for sponsored positions, with an average of $117,376. The average prevailing wage across Idaho National Laboratory's filings is $75,004. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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