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Research Associate Biology: H-1B salaries
40 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Biology. Median offered base salary $76,574; middle half $74,155–$80,200.
Applications (LCAs)40
Median offered salary$76,574
Middle half of salaries$74,155–$80,200
10th–90th percentile$71,900–$84,416
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 32 | $77,147 |
| Genista Biosciences Inc. | 5 | $75,088 |
| Eloxx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $83,600 |
| Recursion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $88,000 |
| Boston College | 1 | $63,935 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $76,574 |
| Level II (qualified) | $77,198 |
| Level III (experienced) | $75,088 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $87,090 |
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 | 9 | $74,500 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $80,200 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $77,147 |
| FY2026 | 11 | $75,088 |
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).