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Researcher I: H-1B salaries
57 labor condition applications used the job title Researcher I. Median offered base salary $66,000; middle half $58,037–$75,302.
Applications (LCAs)57
Median offered salary$66,000
Middle half of salaries$58,037–$75,302
10th–90th percentile$55,000–$112,819
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin System | 43 | $60,014 |
| Mathematica Inc. | 4 | $125,850 |
| Nissan North America, Inc. | 3 | $133,432 |
| The Sphere Institute | 2 | $105,000 |
| Slipstream Group, Inc. | 1 | $63,696 |
| Akzo Nobel Coatings, Inc. | 1 | $90,000 |
| AssemblyAI Inc. | 1 | $111,779 |
| Utah State University | 1 | — |
| WHOOP Inc. | 1 | $65,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $60,684 |
| Level II (qualified) | $76,616 |
| Level III (experienced) | $60,029 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $105,000 |
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 | 11 | $72,420 |
| FY2024 | 16 | $62,256 |
| FY2025 | 15 | $70,013 |
| FY2026 | 9 | $65,000 |
Cities
- Madison, WI41
- Santa Clara, CA3
- Fort Lee, NJ2
- Chicago, IL2
- Champaign, IL1
- Los Angeles, CA1
- Troy, MI1
- Washington, DC1
- New York, NY1
- Columbus, OH1
- Burlingame, CA1
- Logan, UT1
- Boston, MA1
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).