Research Associate I
H-1B Salary Data · 53 certified filings
$70,376Avg. Salary
$42,640Minimum
$110,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Associate I is $70,376 — 42% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 53 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Associate I?
The average H-1B salary for Research Associate I is $70,376 based on 53 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $42,640 to $110,000.
$70,376
Average
$42,640
Minimum
$110,000
Maximum
53
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Associate I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | $70,566 | 15 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | $76,179 | 8 |
| Buck Institute for Research on Aging | $54,133 | 3 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. | $58,528 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Associate I Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | $74,857 | 5 |
| Boston, MA | $72,191 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $70,566 | 15 |
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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.