Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 13 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Space Research and Technology
- Main U.S. filing address: Baltimore, MD
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Percentiles from Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute hires for
Bar: share of Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomer | $113,726 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 6 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Baltimore, MD | $117,000 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $76,013 |
| 25th | $84,570 |
| 50th (median) | $117,000 |
| 75th | $133,561 |
| 90th | $171,632 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute
Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute's filings list its industry as Space Research and Technology (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9271). Its main U.S. filing address is in Baltimore, MD and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Astronomer and Aerospace Engineer and the main metro areas are Baltimore, MD. The most common wage level in those years is Level IV (expert).
Questions
Does Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute filed 13 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Aura/Space Telescope Science Institute's H-1B filings is $117,000; half of filings fall between $84,570 and $133,561. Bonus and stock are not included.