Data Scientists vs Web Developers
Side-by-side H-1B prevailing-wage comparison using the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report. Quartiles, hiring geography, top sponsors and yearly wage drift.
Key metrics
Wage figures are offered annual wage; volume is total LCA count.
| Metric | Data Scientists | Web Developers |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage | $114,941▲ | $85,000 |
| P25 wage | $90,200▲ | $70,720 |
| P75 wage | $145,000▲ | $107,266 |
| Wage spread (P75 − P25) | $54,800 | $36,546 |
| Total filings | 213,508▲ | 3,471 |
| Wage samples | 213,202 | 3,463 |
| Rank | #3▲ | #77 |
Median wage by year
Year-over-year drift of the typical offered wage.
Data Scientists
Web Developers
Top 5 hiring states — Data Scientists
Top 5 sponsors — Data Scientists
Top 5 sponsors — Web Developers
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