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Staff Research Associate III: H-1B salaries
49 labor condition applications used the job title Staff Research Associate III. Median offered base salary $75,538; middle half $68,446–$80,925.
Applications (LCAs)49
Median offered salary$75,538
Middle half of salaries$68,446–$80,925
10th–90th percentile$62,701–$82,580
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Diego | 46 | $75,934 |
| University of California, San Francisco | 2 | $81,552 |
| Northern California Institute for Research and Education | 1 | $70,304 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $70,304 |
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 | $67,164 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $68,446 |
| FY2025 | 19 | $76,329 |
| FY2026 | 14 | $80,536 |
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).