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Research Associate 1: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate 1. Median offered base salary $54,434; middle half $45,911–$68,078.
Applications (LCAs)42
Median offered salary$54,434
Middle half of salaries$45,911–$68,078
10th–90th percentile$43,762–$80,214
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | 17 | $46,082 |
| University of Connecticut | 7 | $74,558 |
| University of Connecticut Health Center | 4 | $87,214 |
| University of Houston | 3 | $57,000 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans | 2 | $43,500 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 1 | $46,000 |
| Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Insitute | 1 | $47,653 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | 1 | $59,426 |
| Wright State University | 1 | $49,000 |
| BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. | 1 | $66,269 |
| Natera, Inc. | 1 | $49,338 |
| Scott & White Memorial Hospital | 1 | $78,000 |
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging | 1 | — |
| BostonGene Corporation | 1 | $72,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $52,630 |
| Level II (qualified) | $47,653 |
| Level III (experienced) | $73,118 |
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 | 6 | $50,544 |
| FY2024 | 13 | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $54,714 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $73,118 |
Cities
- Miami, FL14
- Houston, TX4
- Farmington, CT4
- Coral Gables, FL3
- Storrs, CT3
- Novato, CA2
- New Orleans, LA2
- Worcester, MA1
- La Jolla, CA1
- Groton, CT1
- Upton, NY1
- Dayton, OH1
- Boston, MA1
- Austin, TX1
- Temple, TX1
- Hartford, CT1
- Waltham, MA1
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).