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Research Staff 4 Physics: H-1B salaries
46 labor condition applications used the job title Research Staff 4 Physics. Median offered base salary $140,926; middle half $134,490–$144,130.
Applications (LCAs)46
Median offered salary$140,926
Middle half of salaries$134,490–$144,130
10th–90th percentile$130,530–$152,530
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 46 | $140,926 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $142,239 |
| Level III (experienced) | $140,743 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $150,567 |
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 | 6 | $132,800 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $140,000 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $143,170 |
| FY2026 | 16 | $142,126 |
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).