Data Scientist H-1B Salary in New Jersey 2026
Based on 3,225 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in New Jersey (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $120K. See national Data Scientist data →
Wage Level Breakdown, New Jersey
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 664 | 21.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 1,266 | 41.1% | ~22% |
| Level III | 689 | 22.4% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 462 | 15.0% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in New Jersey
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Jersey City | 817 | $132K |
| Princeton | 181 | $127K |
| Hoboken | 146 | $160K |
| Newark | 144 | $135K |
| Basking Ridge | 71 | $131K |
| Parsippany | 66 | $117K |
| Florham Park | 66 | $121K |
| Edison | 64 | $118K |
| JERSEY CITY | 55 | $116K |
| Harrison | 50 | $117K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in New Jersey
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 123 | $177K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 114 | $156K |
| The Prudential Insurance Company of America | 72 | $140K |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 56 | $157K |
| Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC | 36 | $149K |
| INCEDO, INC. | 34 | $98K |
| Insurance Services Office, Inc | 32 | $122K |
| ADP Technology Services, Inc. | 25 | $106K |
| ACE American Insurance Company | 25 | $131K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 24 | $158K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend, New Jersey
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 5 | $135K |
| FY2022 | 414 | $130K |
| FY2023 | 628 | $124K |
| FY2024 | 909 | $128K |
| FY2025 | 1,073 | $130K |
| FY2026 | 196 | $137K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in New Jersey
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in New Jersey filed 122,960 PERM green-card petitions (107,440 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $95K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full New Jersey state data →
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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 New Jersey. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.