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Associate Academic Research Scientist: H-1B salaries
72 labor condition applications used the job title Associate Academic Research Scientist. Median offered base salary $73,562; middle half $69,703–$78,154.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University | 72 | $73,562 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $73,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $72,206 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $78,738 |
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 | 15 | $70,824 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $74,000 |
| FY2025 | 24 | $73,322 |
| FY2026 | 20 | $76,253 |
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).