Battelle Memorial Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 240 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Headquarters: Columbus
- Founded 1929
At a glance
- Battelle Memorial Institute hires mid-level. 45% of its filings are Level II, compared with 42% across all H-1B employers.
- Most filed: Atmospheric and Space Scientist. 9% of its filings. After that come Electrical Engineer (R&D) and Chemist.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $115,835, median prevailing wage $70,034.
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Percentiles from Battelle Memorial Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Battelle Memorial Institute hires for
Bar: share of Battelle Memorial Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 68% of filings (35 occupations in total).
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| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $115,500 | 21 |
| Electrical Engineer (R&D) | $130,370 | 19 |
| Chemist | $116,000 | 19 |
| Materials Scientist | $122,000 | 19 |
| Electrical Engineer | $124,793 | 18 |
| Data Scientist | $127,961 | 16 |
| Chemical Engineer | $98,613 | 16 |
| Environmental Scientist | $111,840 | 13 |
| Mechanical Engineer (R&D) | $113,220 | 11 |
| Physicist | $114,070 | 11 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $109,225 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Battelle Memorial Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 31% of filings
Mid-level · 45% of filings
Senior · 15% of filings
Expert · 10% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $93,520 | 74 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $118,003 | 107 |
| Senior · Level III | $137,787 | 35 |
| Expert · Level IV | $161,341 | 24 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Battelle Memorial Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Kennewick, WA | $115,504 | 172 |
| Seattle, WA | $120,329 | 22 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,562 |
| 25th | $100,893 |
| 50th (median) | $115,835 |
| 75th | $129,672 |
| 90th | $149,356 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $83,641 | $77,720 | $98,750 | 152 |
| FY2021 | $96,316 | $80,250 | $100,000 | 122 |
| FY2022 | $98,338 | $82,000 | $108,150 | 161 |
| FY2023 | $103,114 | $90,000 | $110,209 | 165 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $92,178 | $122,458 | 141 |
| FY2025 | $116,457 | $98,665 | $131,455 | 155 |
| FY2026 | $114,546 | $104,500 | $124,586 | 85 |
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.
Job titles at Battelle Memorial Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $128,479 | $117.1k–$141.5k | 24 |
| Data Scientist | $127,961 | $123.2k–$139.3k | 15 |
| Materials Scientist | $122,354 | $118k–$135k | 14 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Battelle Memorial Institute
Battelle Memorial Institute's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Richland, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Atmospheric and Space Scientist, Electrical Engineer (R&D) and Chemist and the main metro areas are Kennewick, WA, Seattle, WA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
- Founded
- 1929
- Headquarters
- Columbus
- Website
- battelle.org
Company facts on this page: Wikidata. Salary data: U.S. Department of Labor.
Questions
Does Battelle Memorial Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Battelle Memorial Institute filed 240 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 Battelle Memorial Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Battelle Memorial Institute's H-1B filings is $115,835; half of filings fall between $100,893 and $129,672. Bonus and stock are not included.