National Radio Astronomy Observatory
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 32 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Charlottesville, VA
At a glance
- National Radio Astronomy Observatory hires mid-level. 63% of its filings are Level II, 1.5 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 72% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at National Radio Astronomy Observatory's jobs and locations has a median of $83,491.
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Percentiles from National Radio Astronomy Observatory's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What National Radio Astronomy Observatory hires for
Bar: share of National Radio Astronomy Observatory's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomer | $83,491 | 16 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at National Radio Astronomy Observatory.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 9% of filings
Mid-level · 63% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 22% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $82,566 | 20 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 7 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where National Radio Astronomy Observatory files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville, VA | $99,716 | 16 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $69,973 |
| 25th | $81,099 |
| 50th (median) | $83,491 |
| 75th | $105,078 |
| 90th | $111,461 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $74,360 | $71,073 | $83,621 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $81,536 | $78,459 | $103,050 | 11 |
| FY2022 | $77,667 | $76,511 | $87,394 | 17 |
| FY2023 | $80,140 | $77,700 | $94,590 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $101,878 | $87,360 | $112,736 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $82,566 | $80,969 | $105,078 | 20 |
| FY2026 | $86,753 | $82,966 | $99,065 | 12 |
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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory
National Radio Astronomy Observatory'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 Charlottesville, VA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Astronomer, Software Developer (R&D) and Electrical Engineer (R&D) and the main metro areas are Charlottesville, VA, Albuquerque, NM and Atlanta, GA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does National Radio Astronomy Observatory sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. National Radio Astronomy Observatory filed 32 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 National Radio Astronomy Observatory pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on National Radio Astronomy Observatory's H-1B filings is $83,491; half of filings fall between $81,099 and $105,078. Bonus and stock are not included.