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Associate Research Scientist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
197
Total Petitions
$83,395
Avg Salary
$79,327
Median Salary
$72,862 – $88,900
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$72,862
Median
$79,327
Average
$83,395
75th Percentile
$88,900
Based on 197 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
CT
Connecticut87 petitions · $79,965
NY
New York74 petitions · $83,512
MD
Maryland9 petitions · $104,915
TX
Texas6 petitions · $86,864
MA
Massachusetts4 petitions · $76,249
MI
Michigan4 petitions · $125,622
ME
Maine3 petitions · $68,723
NC
North Carolina3 petitions · $77,447
AZ
Arizona2 petitions · $72,500
NM
New Mexico2 petitions · $75,334
Top Employers Hiring Associate Research Scientists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yale University | 87 | $79,965 | |
| 2 | Columbia University | 65 | $82,265 | |
| 3 | Nyu Grossman School Of Medicine | 6 | $77,163 | |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University | 5 | $102,751 | |
| 5 | University Of Maryland, Baltimore County | 3 | $112,825 | |
| 6 | Northeastern University | 3 | $78,332 | |
| 7 | The Jackson Laboratory | 3 | $68,723 | |
| 8 | The Dow Chemical Company | 3 | $130,458 | |
| 9 | Ppd Development, L.P. | 3 | $77,447 | |
| 10 | Arizona State University | 2 | $72,500 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Associate Research Scientist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 197 certified H1B petitions for Associate Research Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Associate Research Scientist is $83,395, with a median of $79,327. The middle 50% of salaries range from $72,862 to $88,900. Connecticut is the most common work state, accounting for 87 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.