Food And Drug Administration Medical Scientist salary
Based on 16 H-1B filings by Food And Drug Administration, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $112,346 |
| 25th | $123,845 |
| 50th (median) | $133,165 |
| 75th | $145,209 |
| 90th | $153,432 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $109,508 | $102,663 | $116,353 | 20 |
| FY2021 | $110,603 | $86,982 | $122,530 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $110,603 | $103,690 | $126,233 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $112,015 | $105,816 | $122,858 | 23 |
| FY2024 | $124,422 | $117,962 | $145,204 | 12 |
| FY2025 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 9 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Maryland 14). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $133,165 | 16 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a medical scientist make at Food And Drug Administration?
In H-1B filings, Food And Drug Administration's median base salary for Medical Scientist is $133,165; half of filings fall between $123,845 and $145,209. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Food And Drug Administration sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?
Yes. Food And Drug Administration filed 16 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 Food And Drug Administration 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