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Research Associate
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
778
Total Petitions
$73,017
Avg Salary
$70,000
Median Salary
$61,428 – $78,786
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$61,428
Median
$70,000
Average
$73,017
75th Percentile
$78,786
Based on 778 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NY
New York95 petitions · $77,953
MD
Maryland77 petitions · $75,326
TX
Texas72 petitions · $64,689
PA
Pennsylvania72 petitions · $71,257
CA
California67 petitions · $75,222
IL
Illinois55 petitions · $68,929
VA
Virginia54 petitions · $67,960
MA
Massachusetts51 petitions · $99,415
MI
Michigan41 petitions · $63,570
MN
Minnesota29 petitions · $80,177
Top Employers Hiring Research Associates
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johns Hopkins University | 60 | $75,282 | |
| 2 | Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | 50 | $73,514 | |
| 3 | The University Of Virginia | 35 | $62,615 | |
| 4 | Harvard University | 33 | $85,388 | |
| 5 | Michigan State University | 27 | $63,821 | |
| 6 | Mayo Clinic | 26 | $81,781 | |
| 7 | Northwestern University | 25 | $70,460 | |
| 8 | The University Of Southern California | 23 | $63,538 | |
| 9 | The University Of Texas At Austin | 20 | $80,371 | |
| 10 | Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 19 | $57,372 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Associate
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 778 certified H1B petitions for Research Associate positions. The average H1B salary for Research Associate is $73,017, with a median of $70,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $61,428 to $78,786. New York is the most common work state, accounting for 95 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.