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Research Associate (Research Scientist II) - Astronomer at University of Colorado: H-1B salaries
5 labor condition applications for the job title Research Associate (Research Scientist II) - Astronomer at University of Colorado. Median offered base salary $108,000; middle half $107,317–$108,156.
Applications (LCAs)5
Median offered salary$108,000
Middle half of salaries$107,317–$108,156
10th–90th percentile$106,088–$108,436
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 1 | $105,268 |
| FY2026 | 3 | $108,000 |
Applications
| Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $108,000 Level I | Boulder, CO | Mar 23, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Certified |
| $108,000 Level I | Boulder, CO | Mar 19, 2026 | May 1, 2026 | Withdrawn |
| $108,623 Level I | Boulder, CO | Dec 23, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | Certified |
| $108,000 Level I | Boulder, CO | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | Certified |
| $105,268 Level I | Boulder, CO | Aug 16, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Certified |
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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).