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Research Technologist: H-1B salaries
135 labor condition applications used the job title Research Technologist. Median offered base salary $60,267; middle half $56,358–$63,096.
Applications (LCAs)135
Median offered salary$60,267
Middle half of salaries$56,358–$63,096
10th–90th percentile$48,987–$70,432
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | 77 | $60,819 |
| Children's Hospital Corporation | 19 | $62,000 |
| General Hospital Corporation | 18 | $53,048 |
| Health Research Inc. - Roswell Park Division | 5 | $48,425 |
| Arizona State University | 4 | $116,954 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 3 | $47,000 |
| University of Nebraska Medical Center | 2 | $40,880 |
| The University of Chicago | 2 | $44,803 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | 1 | $68,500 |
| Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago | 1 | $56,368 |
| Rush University Medical Center | 1 | $89,752 |
| Bloodworks Northwest | 1 | $66,560 |
| Hilmar Cheese Company Inc. | 1 | $75,539 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $52,916 |
| Level II (qualified) | $60,320 |
| Level III (experienced) | $59,280 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $62,910 |
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 | 32 | $58,240 |
| FY2024 | 36 | $57,512 |
| FY2025 | 40 | $61,754 |
| FY2026 | 15 | $62,816 |
Cities
- Rochester, MN55
- Boston, MA28
- Jacksonville, FL11
- Charlestown, MA9
- Scottsdale, AZ8
- Buffalo, NY5
- Tempe, AZ4
- Chicago, IL4
- North Platte, NE3
- Phoenix, AZ3
- Omaha, NE2
- Richmond, VA1
- Seattle, WA1
- Hilmar, CA1
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).