Research Associate Iii
H-1B Salary Data · 43 certified filings
$73,837Avg. Salary
$48,759Minimum
$145,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Iii is $73,837 — 39% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 43 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Iii?
The average H-1B salary for Research Associate Iii is $73,837 based on 43 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $48,759 to $145,000.
$73,837
Average
$48,759
Minimum
$145,000
Maximum
43
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Associate Iii
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | $86,857 | 7 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | $60,435 | 7 |
| Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey | $57,366 | 6 |
| Montefiore Medical Center | $73,230 | 3 |
Section 2
Research Associate Iii Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole, MA | $86,857 | 7 |
| Worcester, MA | $60,435 | 7 |
| Newark, NJ | $58,388 | 5 |
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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.