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Research Associate Senior: H-1B salaries
122 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Senior. Median offered base salary $68,980; middle half $63,543–$75,254.
Applications (LCAs)122
Median offered salary$68,980
Middle half of salaries$63,543–$75,254
10th–90th percentile$59,780–$77,854
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | 101 | $69,975 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | 8 | $62,535 |
| University of Kentucky | 6 | $69,627 |
| The University of Southern California | 3 | $84,843 |
| Georgia State University | 1 | $74,500 |
| Charleston Area Medical Center, Inc. | 1 | $74,984 |
| The University of Texas Health Center at Tyler | 1 | $55,000 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler | 1 | $56,375 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $65,816 |
| Level II (qualified) | $68,960 |
| Level III (experienced) | $74,984 |
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 | 25 | $61,992 |
| FY2024 | 41 | $66,685 |
| FY2025 | 28 | $75,254 |
| FY2026 | 24 | $77,854 |
Cities
- Durham, NC100
- San Antonio, TX8
- Lexington, KY6
- Los Angeles, CA3
- Tyler, TX2
- Atlanta, GA1
- Charleston, WV1
- Pearland, TX1
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).