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Researcher 2: H-1B salaries
42 labor condition applications used the job title Researcher 2. Median offered base salary $62,631; middle half $60,237–$65,546.
Applications (LCAs)42
Median offered salary$62,631
Middle half of salaries$60,237–$65,546
10th–90th percentile$57,283–$70,302
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | 40 | $62,631 |
| University of Minnesota | 2 | $61,755 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $63,398 |
| Level III (experienced) | $83,374 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $93,475 |
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 | 4 | $61,996 |
| FY2024 | 14 | $61,309 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $63,000 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $64,200 |
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).