Physicists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-2012.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
1,711
Average Salary
$95K
LCA Certification
82.0%
Employers in Data
314
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY | 81 | $112,493 |
| FERMI RESEARCH ALLIANCE | 57 | $73,241 |
| BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY | 50 | $118,686 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 48 | $116,398 |
| UCHICAGO ARGONNE | 40 | $84,658 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY/SLAC NATIONAL ACCELERATOR LABORATORY | 38 | $99,026 |
| LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY | 36 | $111,048 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 33 | $80,584 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 33 | $82,312 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 33 | $87,590 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 77 | $112,781 |
| Menlo Park, CA | 66 | $101,121 |
| Cambridge, MA | 61 | $76,867 |
| Berkeley, CA | 57 | $96,825 |
| Princeton, NJ | 48 | $85,629 |
| Pasadena, CA | 46 | $100,716 |
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 Physicists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Physicists is $95,098, with observed filings ranging from $36,317 to $367,349.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Physicists?
314 employer names have historical LCAs for Physicists. The highest-volume employers include TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, FERMI RESEARCH ALLIANCE, BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Physicists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Physicists is 82.0% across 1,711 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.