Research Assistant Professor
H-1B Salary Data · 397 certified filings
$91,053Avg. Salary
$43,590Minimum
$836,232Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Assistant Professor is $91,053 — 25% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 397 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Assistant Professor?
The average H-1B salary for Research Assistant Professor is $91,053 based on 397 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $43,590 to $836,232.
$91,053
Average
$43,590
Minimum
$836,232
Maximum
397
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Assistant Professor
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | $89,924 | 36 |
| University of Pittsburgh | $83,232 | 25 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | $80,572 | 16 |
| Clemson University | $77,781 | 13 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE | $98,891 | 12 |
| The University of Virginia | $98,458 | 12 |
| Texas A&M University | $157,201 | 11 |
| Vanderbilt University | $83,363 | 10 |
| University of Michigan | $85,433 | 9 |
| University of Illinois Chicago | $82,762 | 9 |
| University of Utah | $102,641 | 9 |
| University of Houston | $76,296 | 8 |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | $112,843 | 8 |
| The Ohio State University | $109,550 | 8 |
| Washington State University | $96,808 | 7 |
Section 2
Research Assistant Professor Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| College Station, TX | $187,059 | 7 |
| Seattle, WA | $114,031 | 5 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $110,861 | 9 |
| Columbus, OH | $110,200 | 7 |
| Miami, FL | $109,038 | 6 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $102,641 | 9 |
| Boston, MA | $102,480 | 5 |
| Knoxville, TN | $98,891 | 12 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $98,458 | 12 |
| Evanston, IL | $95,313 | 10 |
| Bronx, NY | $92,385 | 6 |
| Chicago, IL | $87,706 | 43 |
| Chapel Hill, NC | $85,715 | 6 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $85,433 | 9 |
| Nashville, TN | $84,469 | 12 |
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Associate Research Scholar ($80,721)
Assistant Professional Researcher ($95,441)
Research Investigator ($76,610)
Researcher V ($60,654)
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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.