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Research Associate Scientist: H-1B salaries
48 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Scientist. Median offered base salary $73,455; middle half $62,925–$74,834.
Applications (LCAs)48
Median offered salary$73,455
Middle half of salaries$62,925–$74,834
10th–90th percentile$60,291–$84,406
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 41 | $72,238 |
| Remedybiz Inc | 2 | $110,000 |
| Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | 1 | $120,000 |
| West Virginia University Research Corporation | 1 | $70,000 |
| West Virginia University | 1 | $70,000 |
| Molecular Epidemiology, Inc. | 1 | $83,221 |
| Gateway Institute For Brain Research, LLC | 1 | $77,250 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $61,318 |
| Level II (qualified) | $74,672 |
| Level III (experienced) | $83,221 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $63,461 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 3 | $56,472 |
| FY2025 | 27 | $72,238 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $74,672 |
Cities
- Philadelphia, PA40
- Bethesda, MD2
- Morgantown, WV2
- Cambridge, MA1
- Philadephia, PA1
- Lake Forest Park, WA1
- Davie, FL1
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).