Post Doctoral Research Associate
H-1B Salary Data · 66 certified filings
$65,790Avg. Salary
$42,053Minimum
$130,000Maximum
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 $65,790 — 46% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 66 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 $65,790 based on 66 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $42,053 to $130,000.
$65,790
Average
$42,053
Minimum
$130,000
Maximum
66
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Post Doctoral Research Associate
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Purdue University | $60,451 | 14 |
| University of Georgia | $63,492 | 13 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst | $67,116 | 10 |
| Texas Tech University | $64,703 | 7 |
| University of Wyoming | $61,734 | 6 |
| Georgetown University | $96,000 | 5 |
Section 2
Post Doctoral Research Associate Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD | $96,000 | 5 |
| Amherst, MA | $67,116 | 10 |
| Lubbock, TX | $64,703 | 7 |
| Athens, GA | $61,987 | 11 |
| Laramie, WY | $61,734 | 6 |
| West Lafayette, IN | $60,451 | 14 |
Related Roles
Research Fellow ($78,421)
Postdoctoral Researcher ($70,587)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Assistant Specialist ($75,969)
Research Technologist ($63,601)
Research Specialist, Senior ($60,598)
Scientist Iii ($98,737)
Scientist I ($87,932)
Post-Doctoral Associate ($67,291)
Postdoctoral Research Affiliate ($78,598)
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.