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The median H1B Data Scientist salary is $130,000/year based on 65,318 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Typical salaries range from $100,000 (25th percentile) to $165,000 (75th percentile).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Salary | $130,000/yr |
| Average Salary | $135,703/yr |
| 25th–75th Percentile | $100,000 – $165,000 |
| Full Range | $34,403 – $1,000,000 |
| Total DOL LCA Filings | 65,318 |
| Typical Wage Level | Level III |
| H1B Lottery Odds (at median) | 45% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA Disclosure Data, 2026. Lottery odds per USCIS wage-weighted lottery data.
DOL Wage Level IV roles (top 25th percentile) carry a 61% H1B lottery selection rate. Filing at the highest applicable wage level dramatically improves your odds.
| Employer | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 2,365 | $168,810 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,715 | $149,001 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. | 1,530 | $158,586 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 1,123 | $200,468 |
| Capital One, National Association | 1,055 | $124,194 |
| Google LLC | 969 | $177,418 |
| Capital One Services, LLC | 967 | $117,133 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 729 | $181,347 |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 665 | $149,047 |
| Apple Inc. | 555 | $170,115 |
| TikTok Inc. | 403 | $211,405 |
| Adobe Inc. | 399 | $179,273 |
| State | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 15,465 | $166,362 |
| WA | 6,231 | $158,708 |
| NY | 6,570 | $146,185 |
| AR | 579 | $137,942 |
| DC | 251 | $130,191 |
| MA | 3,113 | $128,667 |
| NJ | 3,225 | $128,666 |
| DE | 360 | $124,687 |
| RI | 189 | $123,364 |
| ID | 73 | $120,785 |
The median H1B Data Scientist salary is $130,000/year based on 65,318 DOL-certified LCA filings. 25% of roles pay above $165,000, while 25% pay below $100,000.
Most H1B Data Scientist positions are filed at Wage Level III. In the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this level carries approximately 45% selection odds. Filing at Level IV ($150K+) gives you the best odds at 61%.
Microsoft Corporation, Amazon.com Services LLC, WAL-MART ASSOCIATES, INC. are among the highest payers for H1B Data Scientist roles, typically filing at Level III–IV prevailing wages.
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