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Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Austin 2026
Based on 1,267 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Austin (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $130K. See national Data Scientist data →
$130K
Median Wage
$103K
25th Pctile
$154K
75th Pctile
1,267
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown, Austin
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 123 | 10.0% | ~8% |
| Level II | 463 | 37.5% | ~22% |
| Level III | 323 | 26.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 327 | 26.5% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Austin
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 96 | $146K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 65 | $139K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 27 | $145K |
| Visa U.S.A. Inc. | 25 | $132K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 24 | $181K |
| Whole Foods Market Services, Inc. | 24 | $111K |
| CLOUDFLARE, INC. | 20 | $141K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 19 | $116K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 15 | $176K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 15 | $148K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Austin
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $94K |
| FY2022 | 202 | $133K |
| FY2023 | 248 | $136K |
| FY2024 | 332 | $132K |
| FY2025 | 371 | $132K |
| FY2026 | 113 | $134K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Austin. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.