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Research Professional: H-1B salaries
85 labor condition applications used the job title Research Professional. Median offered base salary $67,000; middle half $58,515–$86,250.
Applications (LCAs)85
Median offered salary$67,000
Middle half of salaries$58,515–$86,250
10th–90th percentile$51,868–$130,220
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | 42 | $67,000 |
| University of Georgia | 13 | $52,000 |
| Siemens Corporation | 12 | $145,992 |
| Fort Valley State University | 6 | $54,362 |
| Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. | 4 | $123,900 |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | 2 | $57,324 |
| Oklahoma State University | 2 | $54,402 |
| Arizona State University | 2 | $85,750 |
| University of Georgia; OGE | 1 | $47,840 |
| Florida Institute of Technology | 1 | $67,800 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $62,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $71,621 |
| Level III (experienced) | $91,250 |
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 | 27 | $64,168 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $62,000 |
| FY2025 | 17 | $67,000 |
| FY2026 | 20 | $84,696 |
Cities
- Chicago, IL39
- Athens, GA11
- Princeton, NJ8
- Fort Valley, GA6
- Berkeley, CA4
- Los Angeles, CA3
- Chapel Hill, NC2
- Griffin, GA2
- Stillwater, OK2
- Tempe, AZ2
- Lemont, IL2
- Boston, MA1
- Washington, DC1
- Melbourne, FL1
- Tifton, GA1
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).