Research Scientist/scholar I visa sponsorship salary
Across 4 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Scientist/scholar I is $71,219. The middle half of filings fall between $68,480 and $78,421, and the top decile begins at $88,989. Classified under SOC 19-2021.00 (Atmospheric and Space Scientists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Atmospheric and Space Scientists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $71,219
- 25th pct
- $68,480
- 75th pct
- $78,421
- 90th pct
- $88,989
- Filings
- 4
Who pays what for Research Scientist/scholar I
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | 4 | $68,480 | $71,219 | $78,421 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | $72,550 | IV | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | $64,255 | III | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | $96,034 | III | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | $69,888 | III | Jan 17, 2025 |
Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.