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Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee: H-1B salaries
235 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate-Postdegree Trainee. Median offered base salary $57,000; middle half $53,027–$62,000.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | 216 | $57,300 |
| Univ of WI System | 19 | $55,646 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $57,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $85,500 |
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 | 52 | $53,760 |
| FY2024 | 76 | $56,331 |
| FY2025 | 64 | $60,208 |
| FY2026 | 33 | $61,901 |
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).