Research Associate Ii
H-1B Salary Data · 100 certified filings
$73,731Avg. Salary
$43,888Minimum
$120,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Ii is $73,731 — 39% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 100 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Ii?
The average H-1B salary for Research Associate Ii is $73,731 based on 100 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $43,888 to $120,000.
$73,731
Average
$43,888
Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
100
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Associate Ii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | $69,155 | 12 |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | $61,150 | 7 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $44,250 | 4 |
| Georgia State University | $76,112 | 3 |
| University of South Alabama | $68,251 | 3 |
| Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. | $91,466 | 3 |
| Colorado State University | $62,856 | 3 |
| The Methodist Hospital Research Institute | $77,121 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Associate Ii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $86,459 | 6 |
| Cambridge, MA | $74,890 | 15 |
| Newark, NJ | $70,218 | 6 |
Related Roles
Basic Life Research Scientist ($83,883)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ($68,076)
Laboratory Research Technician ($44,427)
Staff Scientist ($89,117)
Research Associate I ($70,375)
Research Instructor ($78,058)
Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261)
Research Associate 3 ($67,822)
Research Investigator ($76,610)
Economist Ii ($158,077)
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.