Atmospheric and Space Scientists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Atmospheric and Space Scientists is $88K/year, across 572 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 Atmospheric and Space Scientists 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) | 252 | 51.7% | $73K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 105 | 21.6% | $100K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 109 | 22.4% | $111K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 21 | 4.3% | $142K | 4× |
Across 487 certified Atmospheric and Space Scientists 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 Atmospheric and Space Scientists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University Corporation for Atmospheric Research | 52 | $100K |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 50 | $105K |
| University of Maryland Baltimore County | 25 | $86K |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 23 | $111K |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 23 | $67K |
| University of California, San Diego | 20 | $92K |
| University of California, Los Angeles | 19 | $83K |
| University of Oklahoma | 19 | $65K |
Ranked by certified Atmospheric and Space Scientists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Atmospheric and Space Scientists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 99 | $99K |
| Maryland | 90 | $102K |
| Colorado | 70 | $98K |
| New York | 65 | $75K |
| Washington | 48 | $105K |
| New Jersey | 27 | $67K |
| Oklahoma | 19 | $65K |
| Florida | 17 | $70K |
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 19-2021.00, Atmospheric and Space Scientists, 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.