Last Updated Apr 2026
Charlottesville, VA
138 employees
Est. 1957
nrao.edu
National Radio Astronomy Observatory — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
National Radio Astronomy Observatory H1B Salaries
National Radio Astronomy Observatory 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 (2025)
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$130k
Salary by Job Title (2025)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant Scientist | 14 | $63,138 | $72,426 | $81,474 |
| Software Engineer Iii | 8 | $67,059 | $81,557 | $107,162 |
| Associate Scientist | 4 | $78,806 | $80,592 | $83,803 |
| Associate Scientist/Astronomy | 4 | $78,806 | $93,798 | $945,672 |
| Software Engineer Ii | 4 | $54,246 | $67,954 | $81,640 |
| Radial Project Director | 3 | $72,120 | $78,806 | $84,386 |
| Software Engineer | 3 | $68,723 | $68,723 | $86,986 |
| Associate Scientist/Research Engineer | 2 | $112,736 | $115,721 | $118,706 |
| Director, Alma | 2 | $200,000 | $208,474 | $216,949 |
| Software Engineer Iv | 2 | $107,994 | $108,264 | $108,534 |
| Scientist/Research Engineer | 2 | $131,123 | $131,123 | $131,123 |
| Electronics Engineer Iii | 2 | $78,806 | $83,291 | $87,776 |
| Scientist/Astronomy | 2 | $90,015 | $106,690 | $123,365 |
| Systems Engineer Iv | 2 | $90,015 | $90,497 | $90,979 |
| Broader Impacts Project Director | 1 | $101,878 | $101,878 | $101,878 |
| Assistant Scientist/Astronomy | 1 | $68,991 | $68,991 | $68,991 |
| Associate Scientist/Computer Science | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 | $95,000 |
| Assistant Scientist/ Astronomy | 1 | $89,549 | $89,549 | $89,549 |
| Assistant Director- Central Development Laboratory | 1 | $167,196 | $167,196 | $167,196 |
| Electrical Engineer | 1 | $78,806 | $78,806 | $78,806 |
Salary by Location (2025)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, Virginia | 45 | $50,794 | $90,015 | $945,672 |
| Socorro, New Mexico | 30 | $49,296 | $79,403 | $108,534 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | 6 | $60,398 | $85,828 | $107,162 |
| Green Bank, West Virginia | 3 | $67,933 | $81,099 | $81,099 |
| Magdalena, New Mexico | 1 | $87,360 | $87,360 | $87,360 |
| Irving, Texas | 1 | $74,381 | $74,381 | $74,381 |
| Berkeley, California | 1 | $63,264 | $63,264 | $63,264 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
National Radio Astronomy Observatory pays a median H-1B salary of $81,640 for sponsored positions, with an average of $101,365. The average prevailing wage across National Radio Astronomy Observatory's filings is $84,030. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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