Research Assistant
H-1B Salary Data · 120 certified filings
$56,027Avg. Salary
$37,274Minimum
$106,196Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Assistant is $56,027 — 54% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 120 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Assistant?
The average H-1B salary for Research Assistant is $56,027 based on 120 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $37,274 to $106,196.
$56,027
Average
$37,274
Minimum
$106,196
Maximum
120
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Assistant
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | $57,365 | 15 |
| Washington University | $55,612 | 10 |
| The Rockefeller University | $51,500 | 9 |
| WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY | $57,863 | 7 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $72,142 | 7 |
| North Carolina State University | $60,517 | 4 |
| The University of Iowa | $48,258 | 4 |
| University of North Texas Health Science Center | $50,912 | 3 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER | $49,605 | 3 |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | $76,346 | 3 |
| University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | $45,606 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Assistant Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $62,765 | 19 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,863 | 7 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $57,365 | 15 |
| St Louis, MO | $55,442 | 7 |
| Washington, DC | $50,405 | 7 |
Related Roles
Senior Research Investigator ($97,061)
Research Scholar ($76,976)
Research Associate 3 ($67,822)
Project Scientist ($90,751)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Physicist ($162,961)
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
Associate Specialist ($81,537)
Research Associate Ii ($73,731)
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.