Scientific Associate visa sponsorship salary
Across 4 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Scientific Associate is $74,503. The middle half of filings fall between $72,627 and $81,301, and the top decile begins at $90,162. Classified under SOC 19-4021.00 (Biological Technicians).
This is one of many job titles filed under Biological Technicians. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $74,503
- 25th pct
- $72,627
- 75th pct
- $81,301
- 90th pct
- $90,162
- Filings
- 4
Who pays what for Scientific Associate
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Research Institute | 2 | $72,627 | $72,627 | $72,627 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scripps Research Institute | La Jolla, CA | $72,627 | III | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | Shrewsbury, MA | $76,378 | I | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | Upton, NY | $96,070 | II | Jan 29, 2025 |
| The Scripps Research Institute | La Jolla, CA | $72,627 | III | Jan 16, 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.