Astronomers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Astronomers is $83K/year, across 488 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Astronomers petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 290 | 66.2% | $76K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 98 | 22.4% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 25 | 5.7% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 25 | 5.7% | $132K | 4× |
Across 438 certified Astronomers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Astronomers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Aura/space Telescope Science Institute | 31 | $115K |
| National Radio Astronomy Observatory | 30 | $81K |
| Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy | 24 | $91K |
| Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii | 20 | $73K |
| The University of Arizona | 19 | $75K |
| University of Colorado | 18 | $97K |
| University of Michigan | 15 | $81K |
| University of California, Berkeley | 14 | $107K |
Ranked by certified Astronomers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Astronomers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 83 | $92K |
| Maryland | 61 | $105K |
| Hawaii | 46 | $83K |
| Colorado | 35 | $97K |
| Illinois | 33 | $73K |
| Arizona | 33 | $75K |
| Massachusetts | 30 | $83K |
| New York | 26 | $81K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-2011.00, Astronomers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.