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Research Associate Physics: H-1B salaries
61 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Physics. Median offered base salary $83,130; middle half $79,573–$84,000.
Applications (LCAs)61
Median offered salary$83,130
Middle half of salaries$79,573–$84,000
10th–90th percentile$77,265–$86,404
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 60 | $83,130 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 1 | $57,949 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $83,130 |
| Level II (qualified) | $84,400 |
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 | 7 | $77,250 |
| FY2024 | 10 | $77,850 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $81,542 |
| FY2026 | 33 | $83,170 |
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).