Jefferson Science Associates
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 36 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Newport News, VA
At a glance
- Jefferson Science Associates hires entry-level. 56% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $107,560, median prevailing wage $94,286.
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Percentiles from Jefferson Science Associates's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Jefferson Science Associates hires for
Bar: share of Jefferson Science Associates's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Physicist | $116,064 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Jefferson Science Associates.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 56% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 11% of filings
Expert · 6% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $102,900 | 20 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $122,413 | 10 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 4 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Jefferson Science Associates files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Beach, VA | $107,560 | 36 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,361 |
| 25th | $101,962 |
| 50th (median) | $107,560 |
| 75th | $123,569 |
| 90th | $138,369 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $93,532 | $81,113 | $100,850 | 12 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2022 | $109,500 | $97,500 | $117,452 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $110,768 | $94,500 | $118,482 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $110,699 | $108,000 | $127,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $108,122 | $103,804 | $123,096 | 19 |
| FY2026 | $106,284 | $101,962 | $126,880 | 17 |
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 Jefferson Science Associates
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Scientist | $116,000 | $107.7k–$123.1k | 11 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Jefferson Science Associates
Jefferson Science Associates'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 Newport News, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q2. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Physicist, Electrical Engineer and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are Virginia Beach, VA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Jefferson Science Associates sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Jefferson Science Associates filed 36 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q2. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Jefferson Science Associates pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Jefferson Science Associates's H-1B filings is $107,560; half of filings fall between $101,962 and $123,569. Bonus and stock are not included.