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Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc

25 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $120,363 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Lexington, MA NAICS: 325412

The verdict

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 25 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $120,363 median offered wage.

25
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$120,363
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Lexington, MA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 25 Labor Condition Applications covering 25 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (25 certified of 25 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $73,500 at the low end to $179,587 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $120,363. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Research Associate, RNAi Discovery (3 petitions at $74,500 avg), followed by Senior Scientist I and Senior Research Associate. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in Lexington, MA under NAICS code 325412, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in MA, CO. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc is #8,540 of 119,880 employers nationally and #361 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$120,363

Median Salary

$120,363

Total Workers

25

Compare with another sponsor

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$120,363 · 3% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions25 · 99% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
3,808
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Minimum
$73,500
Maximum
$179,587
Average Salary
$120,363

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+10.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

32% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LEXINGTON, MA

96% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 6 petitions · 100% certified · $102,577 avg
FY2024 11 petitions · 81.8% certified · $135,131 avg
FY2025 8 petitions · 62.5% certified · $113,397 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 6 6 $102,577
FY2024 11 9 $135,131
FY2025 8 5 $113,397

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Research Associate, RNAi Discovery 3 $74,500
Senior Scientist I 2 $147,500
Senior Research Associate 2 $88,480
Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry 2 $130,410
Scientist I - Translational Biology 2 $120,000
Senior Research Associate, ADME 1 $93,600
Senior Manager, Financial Applications 1 $165,900
Senior Computational Biologist 1 $155,000
Senior Analyst - FP&A 1 $104,872
Scientist, RNAi Discovery 1 $138,600
Scientist I 1 $130,000
Scientist I 1 $118,976
SCIENTIST II “ RNA GENE THERAPY 1 $150,000
SCIENTIST I - CHEM DEV 1 $130,000
Project Manager-Research Project Management 1 $125,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

MA 24 petitions
CO 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry Lexington, MA $130,410 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Scientist I - Translational Biology Lexington, MA $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Research Associate, RNAi Discovery Lexington, MA $75,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
SCIENTIST I - CHEM DEV Boulder, CO $130,000 Certified FY2025
ASSOC COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGIST Lexington, MA $109,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Associate Lexington, MA $85,000 Certified FY2025
ASSOC SCIENTIST II - DISCOVERY RESEARCH Lexington, MA $107,562 Certified FY2025
SCIENTIST II “ RNA GENE THERAPY Lexington, MA $150,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst - FP&A Lexington, MA $104,872 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Senior Scientist I Lexington, MA $150,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Scientist I Lexington, MA $145,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Scientist I Lexington, MA $118,976 Certified FY2024
Senior Research Associate, ADME Lexington, MA $93,600 Certified FY2024
Scientist I, Medicinal Chemistry Lexington, MA $130,410 Certified FY2024
Associate Scientist I Lexington, MA $104,500 Certified FY2024
Senior Manager, Financial Applications Lexington, MA $165,900 Certified FY2024
Scientist, RNAi Discovery Lexington, MA $138,600 Certified FY2024
Senior Computational Biologist Lexington, MA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Director, Enterprise Applications, G&A Lexington, MA $179,587 Certified FY2024
Project Manager-Research Project Management Lexington, MA $125,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate Lexington, MA $91,960 Certified FY2023
Scientist I Lexington, MA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Research Associate, RNAi Discovery Lexington, MA $73,500 Certified FY2023
Research Associate, RNAi Discovery Lexington, MA $75,000 Certified FY2023
Scientist I - Translational Biology Lexington, MA $120,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed?

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc has filed 25 H-1B LCA petitions covering 25 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 25 out of 25 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc is $120,363. Salaries range from $73,500 to $179,587.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc include Research Associate, RNAi Discovery, Senior Scientist I, Senior Research Associate. The most common position is Research Associate, RNAi Discovery with 3 petitions at an average salary of $74,500.

Where is Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc located?

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in Lexington, MA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in MA, CO.

Is Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Dicerna Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 6 petitions in FY2023 and 8 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $102,577 to $113,397.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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