Research Investigator
H-1B Salary Data · 68 certified filings
$76,610Avg. Salary
$63,000Minimum
$161,631Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Investigator is $76,610 — 37% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 68 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Investigator?
The average H-1B salary for Research Investigator is $76,610 based on 68 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $63,000 to $161,631.
$76,610
Average
$63,000
Minimum
$161,631
Maximum
68
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Investigator
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | $75,068 | 53 |
| The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | $71,269 | 10 |
Section 2
Research Investigator Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Ann Arbor, MI | $75,038 | 52 |
| Houston, TX | $71,269 | 10 |
Related Roles
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
Economist Iii ($176,486)
Post-Doctoral Associate ($67,291)
Research Technician ($63,545)
Basic Life Research Scientist ($83,883)
Senior Staff Scientist ($95,652)
Assistant Specialist ($75,969)
Scientist Ii ($106,113)
Biochemist ($81,345)
Postdoctoral Associate/Fellow ($66,044)
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.