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Post-Doctoral Research Assistant: H-1B salaries
83 labor condition applications used the job title Post-Doctoral Research Assistant. Median offered base salary $60,000; middle half $55,000–$62,400.
Applications (LCAs)83
Median offered salary$60,000
Middle half of salaries$55,000–$62,400
10th–90th percentile$52,832–$67,992
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | 77 | $59,155 |
| The University of Iowa | 2 | $63,480 |
| Clemson University | 1 | $55,000 |
| Cambrex High Point, Inc. | 1 | $85,057 |
| The University of Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 1 | $78,478 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $59,142 |
| Level II (qualified) | $60,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $81,768 |
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 | 22 | $60,000 |
| FY2024 | 20 | $60,000 |
| FY2025 | 20 | $59,925 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $58,843 |
Cities
- West Lafayette, IN73
- Lafayette, IN2
- Indianapolis, IN2
- Iowa City, IA2
- Clemson, SC1
- High Point, NC1
- Knoxville, TN1
- Golden, CO1
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).