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Research Associate, Sr: H-1B salaries
102 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate, Sr. Median offered base salary $70,000; middle half $61,056–$75,254.
Applications (LCAs)102
Median offered salary$70,000
Middle half of salaries$61,056–$75,254
10th–90th percentile$58,756–$78,450
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 89 | $74,520 |
| University of Louisville | 3 | $60,445 |
| University of Kentucky | 3 | $66,665 |
| The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler | 2 | $52,500 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | 2 | $64,000 |
| Loma Linda University Health Care | 2 | $58,074 |
| Duke University Health System | 1 | $75,254 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $70,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $86,507 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 23 | $60,445 |
| FY2024 | 30 | $64,702 |
| FY2025 | 28 | $75,254 |
| FY2026 | 21 | $77,854 |
Cities
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).