Vanderbilt University Medical Scientist salary
Based on 18 H-1B filings by Vanderbilt University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Research Scientist, Associate Research Scientist
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $61,196 |
| 25th | $63,590 |
| 50th (median) | $68,912 |
| 75th | $77,188 |
| 90th | $80,344 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 9 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 5 |
| Level III · Experienced | too few | 4 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a medical scientist make at Vanderbilt University?
In H-1B filings, Vanderbilt University's median base salary for Medical Scientist is $68,912; half of filings fall between $63,590 and $77,188. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Vanderbilt University sponsor H-1B visas for medical scientists?
Yes. Vanderbilt University filed 18 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 Vanderbilt 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