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Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III: H-1B salaries
49 labor condition applications used the job title Research Engineering/Scientist Associate III. Median offered base salary $74,440; middle half $64,445–$85,000.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | 47 | $74,940 |
| The University of Texas at Arlington | 2 | $74,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $74,880 |
| Level II (qualified) | $70,845 |
| Level III (experienced) | $64,260 |
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 | $63,000 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $77,000 |
| FY2025 | 14 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 16 | $74,000 |
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).