Research Associate Salary in West Lafayette, IN

6 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 West Lafayette is $71,176 — 41% below the national median of $121,514.

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$71,176
Average
$42,705
Min Est.
$128,116
Max Est.
6
Filings

Top Employers for Research Associate in West Lafayette

CompanyAvg. SalaryFilings
Purdue University $71,176 6
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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 West Lafayette

Assistant Professor ($125,011) Clinical Assistant Professor ($123,915) Research Scientist ($96,845) Post-Doctoral Research Associate ($55,458) Post Doctoral Research Associate ($60,451) Post-Doctoral Research Assistant ($54,919) Postdoctoral Research Associate ($59,578) Lecturer ($91,782)
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Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Updated: Q1 FY2025.