NORTH CAROLINALCA DATA
Data Scientist H-1B Salary in North Carolina 2026
Based on 822 certified LCA filings for Data Scientist roles in North Carolina (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $116K. See national Data Scientist data →
$116K
Median Wage
$95K
25th Pctile
$135K
75th Pctile
822
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — North Carolina
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 115 | 14.6% | ~8% |
| Level II | 324 | 41.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 203 | 25.7% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 148 | 18.7% | ~67% |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Cities in North Carolina
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | 298 | $123K |
| Raleigh | 107 | $112K |
| Durham | 100 | $117K |
| Cary | 68 | $113K |
| Morrisville | 49 | $115K |
| Apex | 24 | $151K |
| CHARLOTTE | 18 | $109K |
| Greensboro | 15 | $95K |
| Mooresville | 9 | $127K |
| Huntersville | 9 | $138K |
Top Data Scientist H-1B Employers in North Carolina
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | 89 | $123K |
| RELX, Inc. | 19 | $110K |
| INFOSYS LIMITED | 18 | $98K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 16 | $135K |
| Truist Bank | 15 | $109K |
| BANK OF AMERICA N.A. | 14 | $137K |
| Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC | 14 | $118K |
| Fidelity Technology Group, LLC | 14 | $112K |
| IBM Corporation | 13 | $149K |
| SCOR Global Life Americas Reinsurance Company | 11 | $113K |
Data Scientist H-1B Filings Trend — North Carolina
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 2 | $130K |
| FY2022 | 162 | $119K |
| FY2023 | 293 | $120K |
| FY2024 | 365 | $115K |
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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 North Carolina. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.