Postdoctoral Researcher
H-1B Salary Data · 263 certified filings
$70,588Avg. Salary
$43,888Minimum
$182,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Researcher is $70,588 — 42% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 263 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Researcher?
The average H-1B salary for Postdoctoral Researcher is $70,588 based on 263 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $43,888 to $182,000.
$70,588
Average
$43,888
Minimum
$182,000
Maximum
263
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Postdoctoral Researcher
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | $67,278 | 80 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | $70,843 | 60 |
| Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | $62,866 | 19 |
| Louisiana State University and A&M College | $57,683 | 13 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | $173,777 | 9 |
| The University of Kansas | $61,300 | 8 |
| Prairie View A&M University | $57,394 | 6 |
| Syracuse University | $63,373 | 5 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center, Office of International Affairs | $69,725 | 5 |
| International Computer Science Institute | $88,867 | 4 |
| Desert Research Institute | $76,871 | 4 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | $48,296 | 3 |
| Saint Louis University | $64,318 | 3 |
Section 2
Postdoctoral Researcher Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Berkeley, CA | $88,640 | 5 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,843 | 60 |
| Dallas, TX | $67,337 | 84 |
| Syracuse, NY | $63,373 | 5 |
| College Station, TX | $62,866 | 19 |
| Lawrence, KS | $61,300 | 8 |
| Prairie View, TX | $57,394 | 6 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $56,765 | 20 |
Related Roles
Associate Research Scientist ($86,528)
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261)
Specialist ($125,349)
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Research Specialist, Senior ($60,598)
Medical Physicist ($152,741)
School Psychologist ($83,115)
Research Scholar ($76,976)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
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.