Research Technician
H-1B Salary Data · 44 certified filings
$63,546Avg. Salary
$36,442Minimum
$590,304Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Research Technician is $63,546 — 48% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 44 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Research Technician?
The average H-1B salary for Research Technician is $63,546 based on 44 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $36,442 to $590,304.
$63,546
Average
$36,442
Minimum
$590,304
Maximum
44
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Research Technician
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $45,206 | 8 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | $126,488 | 7 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | $53,706 | 6 |
Section 2
Research Technician Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $126,488 | 7 |
| New York, NY | $57,727 | 9 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $45,206 | 8 |
Related Roles
Principal Scientist ($135,483)
Assistant Scientist ($81,459)
Associate Staff Scientist ($76,124)
Researcher ($130,292)
Research Staff 3 ($129,151)
Postdoctoral Associate ($69,464)
Postdoctoral Scientist ($76,261)
Materials Scientist ($109,719)
Senior Research Scientist ($133,795)
Post Doctoral Scholar ($64,187)
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.