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Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Austin 2026
Based on 720 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
$155K
75th Pctile
720
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Austin
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 59 | 8.5% | ~8% |
| Level II | 247 | 35.4% | ~22% |
| Level III | 181 | 26.0% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 210 | 30.1% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Austin
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 57 | $148K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 25 | $135K |
| Whole Foods Market Services, Inc. | 21 | $112K |
| Expedia, Inc. | 19 | $116K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 15 | $176K |
| TESLA, INC. | 13 | $165K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 10 | $147K |
| eBay Inc. | 10 | $120K |
| CLOUDFLARE, INC. | 10 | $142K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 10 | $138K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — Austin
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $94K |
| FY2022 | 202 | $133K |
| FY2023 | 248 | $136K |
| FY2024 | 269 | $130K |
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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.