Columbia University Medical Scientist salary
Based on 160 H-1B filings by Columbia University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,455 |
| 25th | $74,821 |
| 50th (median) | $80,000 |
| 75th | $85,000 |
| 90th | $100,500 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $57,708 | $68,727 | 95 |
| FY2021 | $66,100 | $61,500 | $68,001 | 98 |
| FY2022 | $67,753 | $66,100 | $75,353 | 65 |
| FY2023 | $67,753 | $63,038 | $72,775 | 85 |
| FY2024 | $77,375 | $71,763 | $80,341 | 92 |
| FY2025 | $79,327 | $74,237 | $85,058 | 100 |
| FY2026 | $81,689 | $75,938 | $84,108 | 60 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $65,750 | 12 |
| Level II · Qualified | $100,000 | 15 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 5 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a medical scientist make at Columbia University?
In H-1B filings, Columbia University's median base salary for Medical Scientist is $80,000; half of filings fall between $74,821 and $85,000. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?
Yes. Columbia University filed 160 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-1042 (Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists), so this page covers every job title Columbia University filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology