Data Scientists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 15-2051.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
16,528
Average Salary
$129K
LCA Certification
95.0%
Employers in Data
5,381
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| MICROSOFT | 592 | $167,236 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES | 435 | $155,107 |
| META PLATFORMS | 418 | $193,674 |
| WAL-MART ASSOCIATES | 388 | $156,946 |
| CAPITAL ONE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION | 299 | $123,800 |
| CAPITAL ONE SERVICES | 247 | $117,787 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & | 199 | $145,265 |
| TIKTOK | 155 | $214,456 |
| BYTEDANCE | 144 | $216,861 |
| 118 | $183,597 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,273 | $144,364 |
| San Francisco, CA | 545 | $173,232 |
| Seattle, WA | 536 | $150,012 |
| San Jose, CA | 523 | $184,997 |
| Redmond, WA | 455 | $160,922 |
| Chicago, IL | 444 | $116,902 |
| Mclean, VA | 380 | $122,591 |
| Bellevue, WA | 358 | $161,840 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 334 | $168,395 |
| Boston, MA | 323 | $125,935 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Data Scientists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Data Scientists is $128,955, with observed filings ranging from $34,403 to $840,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Data Scientists?
5381 employer names have historical LCAs for Data Scientists. The highest-volume employers include MICROSOFT, AMAZON.COM SERVICES, META PLATFORMS.
What is the LCA certification rate for Data Scientists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Data Scientists is 95.0% across 16,528 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.