Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 20 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Woods Hole, MA
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What Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution hires for
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Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Geoscientist | $86,410 | 12 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 15% of filings
Mid-level · 60% of filings
Senior · 10% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 3 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $86,410 | 12 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 3 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable, MA | $87,232 | 20 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $74,757 |
| 25th | $83,946 |
| 50th (median) | $87,232 |
| 75th | $89,278 |
| 90th | $114,386 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 3 |
| FY2023 | $85,488 | $82,000 | $111,000 | 11 |
| FY2024 | $110,000 | $80,000 | $114,000 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $88,000 | $83,000 | $114,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 7 |
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 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | $86,500 | $85k–$88k | 13 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution'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 Woods Hole, MA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Geoscientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Remote Sensing Scientist and the main metro areas are Barnstable, MA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution filed 20 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 Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution's H-1B filings is $87,232; half of filings fall between $83,946 and $89,278. Bonus and stock are not included.