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Research Specialist
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
77
Total Petitions
$72,622
Avg Salary
$70,000
Median Salary
$50,648 – $86,038
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$50,648
Median
$70,000
Average
$72,622
75th Percentile
$86,038
Based on 77 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MD
Maryland24 petitions · $94,164
IL
Illinois12 petitions · $62,989
WI
Wisconsin7 petitions · $49,833
NY
New York6 petitions · $69,499
GA
Georgia5 petitions · $39,904
ND
North Dakota5 petitions · $54,168
CA
California3 petitions · $86,216
MA
Massachusetts3 petitions · $67,034
MN
Minnesota3 petitions · $116,925
VA
Virginia2 petitions · $48,152
Top Employers Hiring Research Specialists
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 24 | $94,164 | |
| 2 | University Of Wisconsin System | 7 | $49,833 | |
| 3 | Emory University | 5 | $39,904 | |
| 4 | North Dakota State University | 5 | $54,168 | |
| 5 | University Of Illinois Chicago | 5 | $69,679 | |
| 6 | Northwestern University | 4 | $51,881 | |
| 7 | Brigham And Women'S Hospital | 3 | $67,034 | |
| 8 | The Rockefeller University | 2 | $69,000 | |
| 9 | The University Of Iowa | 2 | $67,158 | |
| 10 | 3M Company | 2 | $143,210 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Specialist
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 77 certified H1B petitions for Research Specialist positions. The average H1B salary for Research Specialist is $72,622, with a median of $70,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $50,648 to $86,038. Maryland is the most common work state, accounting for 24 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.