200 H-1B filings for Physicists in FY2025. Average salary: $110k.
During the FY FY2025 cycle, employers filed 199 H-1B petitions for Physicists roles, offering an average compensation of $110k. Leading sponsors include UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) (7%), Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC (6%), The Leland Stanford, Jr University (4%). Most positions are located in California (16%), Illinois (14%), New York (10%). 99% of these petitions were certified. Compensation ranged from $55k to $273k.
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $67k |
| 25th | $76k |
| 50th (Median) | $90k |
| 75th | $129k |
| 90th | $200k |
Based on 199 salary records. Range: $55k – $273k.
75% of filings offer salaries above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 24.9%. The average prevailing wage is $87k (based on 199 filings).
Average processing time is 8 days (median: 7 days). Fastest: 7 days, slowest: 54 days. Based on 197 filings.
53% of filings are for new positions, while 24% are for continued employment (200 filings).
Average contract duration: 32 months (median: 36 months), based on 200 filings.
| Visa Class | Filings |
|---|---|
| H-1B | 187 |
| E-3 AUSTRALIAN | 10 |
| H-1B1 CHILE | 2 |
| H-1B1 SINGAPORE | 1 |
| Education Level | Filings |
|---|---|
| Not Specified | 200 |
There were 200 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Physicists positions in FY2025.
The average H-1B salary for Physicists in FY2025 was $110k.
Top employers sponsoring Physicists H-1B positions in FY2025 include UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY), Fermi Forward Discovery Group, LLC, The Leland Stanford, Jr University.