Assistant Research Professor
H-1B Salary Data · 189 certified filings
$83,666Avg. Salary
$44,730Minimum
$151,986Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Assistant Research Professor is $83,666 — 31% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 189 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Assistant Research Professor?
The average H-1B salary for Assistant Research Professor is $83,666 based on 189 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $44,730 to $151,986.
$83,666
Average
$44,730
Minimum
$151,986
Maximum
189
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Assistant Research Professor
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | $74,347 | 31 |
| Indiana University Indianapolis | $76,941 | 28 |
| University of Connecticut | $78,825 | 19 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | $68,171 | 11 |
| North Carolina State University | $78,437 | 8 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | $102,890 | 8 |
| Mississippi State University | $89,913 | 7 |
| University of Maryland College Park | $97,517 | 7 |
| University of Maryland, College Park | $102,741 | 7 |
| University of Notre Dame du Lac | $73,367 | 5 |
| Duke University | $87,785 | 5 |
| Institute for Cancer Research | $96,750 | 4 |
| The University of Arizona | $108,136 | 4 |
| Johns Hopkins University | $118,113 | 4 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | $75,398 | 3 |
Section 2
Assistant Research Professor Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| College Park, MD | $100,048 | 9 |
| Durham, NC | $87,785 | 5 |
| Raleigh, NC | $78,437 | 8 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $77,012 | 27 |
| Storrs, CT | $74,760 | 18 |
| University Park, PA | $74,172 | 30 |
| Notre Dame, IN | $73,367 | 5 |
| Columbia, MO | $69,775 | 9 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.