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USRA — H-1B Sponsored Salaries
USRA H1B Salaries
USRA 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)
$70k
$120k
$160k
Salary by Job Title (2026)
| Job Title | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scientist Ii | 9 | $75,172 | $83,220 | $93,728 |
| Scientist, Earth Sciences | 8 | $70,000 | $109,284 | $113,568 |
| Software Engineer | 8 | $87,917 | $94,475 | $115,000 |
| Associate Earth Scientist | 5 | $70,000 | $70,000 | $80,800 |
| Senior Scientist | 4 | $153,775 | $158,003 | $159,199 |
| Scientist Iii | 3 | $110,000 | $110,000 | $119,000 |
| Scientist I | 3 | $64,262 | $69,175 | $69,175 |
| Visiting Scientist I | 3 | $63,000 | $63,000 | $75,000 |
| Associate Scientist | 2 | $68,046 | $77,737 | $87,429 |
| Sr. Scientist, Quantum Information Sciences | 2 | $167,000 | $167,000 | $167,000 |
| Visiting Scientist Ii | 2 | $109,000 | $109,500 | $110,000 |
| Associate Scientist, Earth Sciences | 2 | $82,860 | $98,209 | $113,558 |
| Physical Scientist | 2 | $85,020 | $86,925 | $88,830 |
| Scientist, Astronomy | 2 | $94,500 | $108,777 | $123,053 |
| Mission Operation Specialist | 2 | $108,000 | $108,000 | $108,000 |
| Scientist, Planetary Sciences | 2 | $100,588 | $100,588 | $100,589 |
| Manager And Scientist | 1 | $128,544 | $128,544 | $128,544 |
| Data Scientist | 1 | $120,881 | $120,881 | $120,881 |
| Computer Media Specialist Ii | 1 | $64,525 | $64,525 | $64,525 |
| Computer Media Specialist I | 1 | $61,502 | $61,502 | $61,502 |
Salary by Location (2026)
| Location | Positions | Min | Median | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbelt, Maryland | 34 | $61,502 | $83,220 | $159,199 |
| Huntsville, Alabama | 18 | $69,000 | $86,469 | $149,032 |
| Moffett Field, California | 16 | $75,000 | $112,500 | $132,080 |
| Mountain View, California | 14 | $75,000 | $111,411 | $167,000 |
| Palmdale, California | 2 | $108,000 | $108,000 | $108,000 |
| Columbia, Maryland | 2 | $114,812 | $117,406 | $120,000 |
| Houston, Texas | 2 | $72,000 | $86,294 | $100,589 |
| Washington, District of Columbia | 1 | $105,000 | $105,000 | $105,000 |
| Brooklyn, New York | 1 | $167,000 | $167,000 | $167,000 |
| Greenbelt, Massachusetts | 1 | $83,482 | $83,482 | $83,482 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
USRA pays a median H-1B salary of $98,228 for sponsored positions, with an average of $99,690. The average prevailing wage across USRA's filings is $85,515. These figures are based on Labor Condition Application filings with the Department of Labor.
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