Research Associate, Sr. Salary in Durham, NC
10 certified H-1B filings
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Associate, Sr. in Durham is $73,845 — 39% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$73,845
Average
$44,306
Min Est.
$132,920
Max Est.
10
Filings
Top Employers for Research Associate, Sr. in Durham
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University | $73,845 | 10 |
Section 2
Other Roles in Durham
Principal Software Engineer/Developer ($135,194)
Senior Software Engineer/Developer ($117,456)
Software Engineer ($128,823)
Software Developer ($124,166)
Senior Full Stack Engineer ($116,820)
Principal Full Stack Engineer ($139,601)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,163)
Principal Data Engineer ($134,978)
Section 3
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.