BOSTONLCA DATA
Data Scientist H-1B Salary in Boston 2026
Based on 1,337 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in Boston (DOL FY2022β2026). Median wage: $126K. See national Data Scientist data β
$126K
Median Wage
$103K
25th Pctile
$157K
75th Pctile
1,337
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown, Boston
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 197 | 15.1% | ~8% |
| Level II | 499 | 38.3% | ~22% |
| Level III | 336 | 25.8% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 271 | 20.8% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in Boston
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Wayfair LLC | 148 | $152K |
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States | 43 | $167K |
| Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 42 | $114K |
| Liberty Mutual Group Inc. | 26 | $134K |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | 24 | $111K |
| Chewy, Inc. | 23 | $145K |
| Homesite Group Incorporated | 22 | $146K |
| John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) | 22 | $134K |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital | 20 | $86K |
| THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP, INC. | 20 | $159K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, Boston
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 3 | $90K |
| FY2022 | 234 | $131K |
| FY2023 | 275 | $126K |
| FY2024 | 345 | $132K |
| FY2025 | 361 | $135K |
| FY2026 | 119 | $144K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022β2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Boston. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.