Post-Doctoral Associate
H-1B Salary Data · 89 certified filings
$67,291Avg. Salary
$53,040Minimum
$99,668Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Associate is $67,291 — 45% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 89 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Associate?
The average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Associate is $67,291 based on 89 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $53,040 to $99,668.
$67,291
Average
$53,040
Minimum
$99,668
Maximum
89
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Post-Doctoral Associate
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland College Park | $70,817 | 32 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | $72,869 | 18 |
| University of Minnesota | $59,410 | 14 |
| Regents of the University of Minnesota | $65,789 | 9 |
| Georgia State University | $60,400 | 5 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $58,472 | 4 |
| New York University | $66,172 | 3 |
Section 2
Post-Doctoral Associate Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New Brunswick, NJ | $75,661 | 8 |
| Piscataway, NJ | $71,814 | 7 |
| College Park, MD | $68,540 | 23 |
| Austin, MN | $65,789 | 9 |
| Atlanta, GA | $60,400 | 5 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $58,747 | 8 |
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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.