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Researcher 5: H-1B salaries
86 labor condition applications used the job title Researcher 5. Median offered base salary $66,176; middle half $58,556–$75,530.
Applications (LCAs)86
Median offered salary$66,176
Middle half of salaries$58,556–$75,530
10th–90th percentile$56,207–$84,028
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota | 83 | $66,167 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | 2 | $74,158 |
| Waymo LLC | 1 | $250,000 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $64,500 |
| Level II (qualified) | $64,824 |
| Level III (experienced) | $73,288 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $73,276 |
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 | 39 | $65,101 |
| FY2024 | 24 | $67,500 |
| FY2025 | 12 | $71,500 |
| FY2026 | 7 | $64,000 |
Cities
- Minneapolis, MN49
- Saint Paul, MN25
- Austin, MN7
- Potomac, MD1
- Duluth, MN1
- Chicago, IL1
- Ely, MN1
- Mountain View, CA1
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).