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Assistant Academic Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
123 labor condition applications used the job title Assistant Academic Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $65,000; middle half $62,000–$69,888.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 123 | $65,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $64,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $68,182 |
| Level III (experienced) | $74,485 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $87,444 |
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 | 30 | $61,654 |
| FY2024 | 28 | $63,200 |
| FY2025 | 34 | $68,182 |
| FY2026 | 29 | $68,557 |
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).