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Research Lab Specialist Senior: H-1B salaries
52 labor condition applications used the job title Research Lab Specialist Senior. Median offered base salary $71,000; middle half $67,168–$75,012.
Applications (LCAs)52
Median offered salary$71,000
Middle half of salaries$67,168–$75,012
10th–90th percentile$64,000–$80,000
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | 52 | $71,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $70,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $71,398 |
| Level III (experienced) | $72,740 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $70,302 |
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 | $63,125 |
| FY2024 | 14 | $71,500 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $72,247 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $71,021 |
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).