Postdoctoral Research Scholar
H-1B Salary Data · 145 certified filings
$65,589Avg. Salary
$50,851Minimum
$128,916Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar is $65,589 — 46% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 145 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar?
The average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Scholar is $65,589 based on 145 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $50,851 to $128,916.
$65,589
Average
$50,851
Minimum
$128,916
Maximum
145
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Postdoctoral Research Scholar
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina State University | $63,298 | 40 |
| Arizona State University | $66,208 | 35 |
| The University of Iowa | $64,074 | 30 |
| Vanderbilt University | $67,243 | 24 |
| Columbia University | $76,263 | 3 |
Section 2
Postdoctoral Research Scholar Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $67,476 | 23 |
| Tempe, AZ | $66,251 | 33 |
| Iowa City, IA | $64,074 | 30 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,310 | 39 |
Related Roles
Bioinformatics Analyst ($74,794)
Principal Scientist ($135,483)
Postdoctoral Scholar Employee ($74,172)
Research Investigator ($76,610)
Researcher ($130,292)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
Materials Scientist ($109,719)
Post Doctoral Research Associate ($65,790)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Senior Research Analyst ($145,764)
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.