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Research Lab Specialist Associate: H-1B salaries
75 labor condition applications used the job title Research Lab Specialist Associate. Median offered base salary $48,287; middle half $42,891–$52,016.
Applications (LCAs)75
Median offered salary$48,287
Middle half of salaries$42,891–$52,016
10th–90th percentile$42,000–$55,444
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 75 | $48,287 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $45,774 |
| Level II (qualified) | $44,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $50,000 |
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 | 28 | $44,500 |
| FY2024 | 11 | $48,519 |
| FY2025 | 11 | $46,124 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $49,662 |
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).