Research Associate Salary in East Lansing, MI

32 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 in East Lansing is $65,153 — 46% below the national median of $121,514.

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$65,153
Average
$39,091
Min Est.
$117,275
Max Est.
32
Filings

Top Employers for Research Associate in East Lansing

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY $65,153 32
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Research Associate in Other Cities

New York, NY
$87,959
152 filings
Philadelphia, PA
$76,177
94 filings
Baltimore, MD
$76,847
73 filings
Rochester, MN
$81,310
55 filings
Cambridge, MA
$82,108
39 filings
Charlottesville, VA
$63,516
39 filings
Chicago, IL
$80,370
38 filings
Boston, MA
$96,945
35 filings

Other Roles in East Lansing

Assistant Professor ($108,384) Software Engineer ($92,942)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.