Research Associate Scientist
H-1B Salary Data · 27 certified filings
$75,642Avg. Salary
$59,738Minimum
$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 Scientist is $75,642 — 38% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 27 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Associate Scientist?
The average H-1B salary for Research Associate Scientist is $75,642 based on 27 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $59,738 to $120,000.
$75,642
Average
$59,738
Minimum
$120,000
Maximum
27
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Associate Scientist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $70,930 | 24 |
Section 2
Research Associate Scientist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | $70,767 | 23 |
Related Roles
Associate Project Scientist ($99,089)
ASSISTANT RESEARCHER ($98,935)
Fellow ($87,306)
Assistant Professor/Research ($82,229)
Senior Scientist, Chemistry ($121,150)
Computer Science Fellow ($117,245)
Senior Quantitative Researcher ($186,123)
Research Assistant Scientist ($84,346)
Data Science Fellow ($106,441)
Scientist I. ($56,554)
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: Research & Academia. Updated: Q1 FY2025.