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Visterra, Inc

12 H-1B petitions, 91.7% certified, $157,833 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Waltham, MA NAICS: 541715

The verdict

Visterra, Inc filed 12 H-1B petitions, more than 88% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 91.7% with a $157,833 median offered wage.

12
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
91.7%
DOL-certified
$157,833
median offered wage
Top 12%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Visterra, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Visterra, Inc filed 12 Labor Condition Applications covering 12 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 91.7% (11 certified of 12 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 Visterra, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $120,000 at the low end to $285,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $157,833. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Scientist, Research (2 petitions at $162,000 avg), followed by Scientist, Preclinical Development and Senior Project Manager. 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. Visterra, Inc is headquartered in Waltham, MA under NAICS code 541715, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in MA. 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 Visterra, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Visterra, Inc is #14,627 of 119,880 employers nationally and #625 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

91.7%

Avg. Salary

$157,833

Median Salary

$157,833

Total Workers

12

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$157,833 · 35% higher than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate91.7% · 8% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions12 · 100% 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 Visterra, Inc

Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
$285,000
Average Salary
$157,833

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+34.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

66.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

WALTHAM CITY, MA

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 2 petitions · 100% certified · $153,500 avg
FY2024 4 petitions · 75% certified · $197,250 avg
FY2025 6 petitions · 100% certified · $133,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 2 2 $153,500
FY2024 4 3 $197,250
FY2025 6 6 $133,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Visterra, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Scientist, Research 2 $162,000
Scientist, Preclinical Development 2 $151,500
Senior Project Manager 1 $120,000
Quality Control Manager, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Tech. 1 $135,000
Quality Control Manager, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Tech 1 $135,000
Principal Scientist, Research 1 $170,000
Principal Scientist, Research 1 $170,000
Director, Clinical Development 1 $285,000
Associate Scientist, Research 1 $125,000
Associate Scientist, Analytical Development 1 $127,000

Geographic Distribution

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

MA 12 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Associate Scientist, Analytical Development Waltham, MA $127,000 Certified FY2025
Scientist, Preclinical Development Waltham, MA $156,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Manager, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Tech Waltham, MA $135,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Project Manager Waltham, MA $120,000 Certified FY2025
Associate Scientist, Research Waltham, MA $125,000 Certified FY2025
Quality Control Manager, Pharmaceutical Sciences & Tech. Waltham, MA $135,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Scientist, Research Waltham, MA $164,000 Certified FY2024
Director, Clinical Development Waltham, MA $285,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Scientist, Research Waltham, MA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Principal Scientist, Research Waltham, MA $170,000 Withdrawn FY2024
Scientist, Preclinical Development Waltham, MA $147,000 Certified FY2023
Senior Scientist, Research Waltham, MA $160,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Visterra, Inc has filed 12 H-1B LCA petitions covering 12 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

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

Visterra, Inc has a 91.7% certification rate, with 11 out of 12 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Visterra, Inc is $157,833. Salaries range from $120,000 to $285,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Visterra, Inc include Senior Scientist, Research, Scientist, Preclinical Development, Senior Project Manager. The most common position is Senior Scientist, Research with 2 petitions at an average salary of $162,000.

Where is Visterra, Inc located?

Visterra, Inc is headquartered in Waltham, MA.

Is Visterra, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Visterra, Inc filed 2 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $153,500 to $133,000.

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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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