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Postdoctoral Research Scholar
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
80
Total Petitions
$64,741
Avg Salary
$62,232
Median Salary
$60,000 – $68,964
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$60,000
Median
$62,232
Average
$64,741
75th Percentile
$68,964
Based on 80 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NC
North Carolina33 petitions · $60,941
AZ
Arizona16 petitions · $69,173
TN
Tennessee13 petitions · $68,336
IA
Iowa12 petitions · $64,423
IL
Illinois2 petitions · $58,000
NV
Nevada2 petitions · $70,814
FL
Florida1 petitions · $60,000
NY
New York1 petitions · $82,428
Top Employers Hiring Postdoctoral Research Scholars
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State University | 33 | $60,941 | |
| 2 | Arizona State University | 16 | $69,173 | |
| 3 | Vanderbilt University | 13 | $68,336 | |
| 4 | The University Of Iowa | 12 | $64,423 | |
| 5 | Loyola University Chicago | 2 | $58,000 | |
| 6 | University Of Nevada, Reno | 2 | $70,814 | |
| 7 | The Florida State University | 1 | $60,000 | |
| 8 | Columbia University | 1 | $82,428 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Postdoctoral Research Scholar
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 80 certified H1B petitions for Postdoctoral Research Scholar positions. The average H1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar is $64,741, with a median of $62,232. The middle 50% of salaries range from $60,000 to $68,964. North Carolina is the most common work state, accounting for 33 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.