Denver's data science H1B market has grown rapidly with 2,800 FY2024 filings -- 135% growth since FY2020. The median H1B DS wage is $145,000 -- 21% above national. Palantir's Denver headquarters anchors the top of the market at $182K median, while healthcare analytics and aerospace data science provide diverse career paths.
| Role | Median |
|---|---|
| Data Scientist I | $118,000 |
| Senior Data Scientist | $155,000 |
| Staff Data Scientist | $188,000 |
| ML Engineer | $162,000 |
| Research Scientist | $172,000 |
Source: DOL LCA disclosures, FY2024.
| Employer | Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Palantir | $182,000 |
| Ibotta | $152,000 |
| Optum (UnitedHealth) | $148,000 |
| Maxar Technologies | $158,000 |
| Centura Health Analytics | $132,000 |
| Recursion Pharmaceuticals | $162,000 |