Research Associate H1B Salary

793 certified H1B filings · FY2025–2026 DOL disclosure data

The Research Associate role had 793 certified H-1B filings in FY2025–2026. The median salary is $73,671, 39% below the overall H-1B median of $121,500. The interquartile range spans $64,375 to $83,500. Leading employers hiring for this role include Public Policy Institute OF California, Morgan State University, Johns Hopkins University. Top locations for this position include Waltham, MA, Huber Height, OH, Corvallis, OR.

Median Salary
$73,671
25th Percentile
$64,375
75th Percentile
$83,500
Total Filings
793

Top Employers Hiring Research Associate

Public Policy Institute OF CaliforniaMorgan State UniversityJohns Hopkins UniversityPasture Biosciences INC.Thomas Jefferson UniversityUniversity OF Colorado DenverTexas A&M UniversityARGA Investment Management, LPWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School OF MedicineMontefiore Medical CenterXdemics CorporationJefferies LLC

Top Locations

Waltham, MAHuber Height, OHCorvallis, ORClemson, SCCleveland, OHKnoxville, TNSanford, FLJacksonville, FL

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