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Research Fellow
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
445
Total Petitions
$78,735
Avg Salary
$74,963
Median Salary
$69,701 – $88,348
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$69,701
Median
$74,963
Average
$78,735
75th Percentile
$88,348
Based on 445 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MA
Massachusetts247 petitions · $72,554
MD
Maryland108 petitions · $101,660
MN
Minnesota40 petitions · $65,470
TX
Texas13 petitions · $66,034
OH
Ohio12 petitions · $64,504
NY
New York8 petitions · $67,138
NC
North Carolina3 petitions · $64,709
MI
Michigan3 petitions · $59,588
CA
California3 petitions · $108,441
VT
Vermont2 petitions · $80,059
Top Employers Hiring Research Fellows
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Institutes Of Health, Hhs | 105 | $102,160 | |
| 2 | General Hospital Corporation | 51 | $71,179 | |
| 3 | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 49 | $74,298 | |
| 4 | Harvard University | 45 | $77,420 | |
| 5 | Children'S Hospital Corporation | 44 | $72,583 | |
| 6 | Mayo Clinic | 40 | $65,470 | |
| 7 | Brigham And Women'S Hospital | 39 | $69,921 | |
| 8 | The University Of Texas At Austin | 12 | $66,386 | |
| 9 | Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | 12 | $64,504 | |
| 10 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center | 6 | $58,296 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Fellow
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 445 certified H1B petitions for Research Fellow positions. The average H1B salary for Research Fellow is $78,735, with a median of $74,963. The middle 50% of salaries range from $69,701 to $88,348. Massachusetts is the most common work state, accounting for 247 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.