Northwestern University Medical Scientist salary
Based on 110 H-1B filings by Northwestern University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,885 |
| 25th | $64,356 |
| 50th (median) | $68,964 |
| 75th | $75,427 |
| 90th | $98,004 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $53,076 | $66,000 | 29 |
| FY2021 | $59,290 | $55,087 | $66,462 | 30 |
| FY2022 | $58,608 | $55,349 | $67,213 | 60 |
| FY2023 | $62,000 | $57,083 | $67,066 | 55 |
| FY2024 | $66,492 | $61,500 | $74,544 | 63 |
| FY2025 | $69,482 | $63,960 | $81,000 | 68 |
| FY2026 | $68,182 | $66,060 | $71,407 | 42 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $68,438 | 104 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 6 |
| 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 Northwestern University?
In H-1B filings, Northwestern University's median base salary for Medical Scientist is $68,964; half of filings fall between $64,356 and $75,427. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Northwestern University sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?
Yes. Northwestern University filed 110 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 Northwestern 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