Assistant Specialist
H-1B Salary Data · 25 certified filings
$75,969Avg. Salary
$59,200Minimum
$139,464Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Assistant Specialist is $75,969 — 37% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 25 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Assistant Specialist?
The average H-1B salary for Assistant Specialist is $75,969 based on 25 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $59,200 to $139,464.
$75,969
Average
$59,200
Minimum
$139,464
Maximum
25
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Assistant Specialist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, San Francisco | $66,233 | 9 |
| University of California, Davis | $67,550 | 4 |
| University of California, Santa Cruz | $62,533 | 3 |
| University of Hawaii | $130,820 | 3 |
Section 2
Assistant Specialist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $66,233 | 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.