Post-Doctoral Research Associate

H-1B Salary Data · 48 certified filings

$59,681Avg. Salary
$40,082Minimum
$84,132Maximum

According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associate is $59,681 — 51% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 48 certified filings across all employers.

Section 1

What is the average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associate?

The average H-1B salary for Post-Doctoral Research Associate is $59,681 based on 48 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $40,082 to $84,132.

$59,681
Average
$40,082
Minimum
$84,132
Maximum
48
Filings

Top Companies Hiring Post-Doctoral Research Associate

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE $64,234 22
Purdue University $55,458 15
Section 2

Post-Doctoral Research Associate Salaries by City

CityAvg. SalaryFilings
Knoxville, TN $63,620 21
West Lafayette, IN $55,458 15
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: Management & Leadership. Updated: Q1 FY2025.