Researcher
H-1B Salary Data · 94 certified filings
$130,293Avg. Salary
$48,480Minimum
$714,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Researcher is $130,293 — 7% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 94 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Researcher?
The average H-1B salary for Researcher is $130,293 based on 94 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $48,480 to $714,000.
$130,293
Average
$48,480
Minimum
$714,000
Maximum
94
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Researcher
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| The Pennsylvania State University | $67,875 | 14 |
| General Hospital Corporation | $85,368 | 7 |
| ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL | $51,040 | 7 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | $234,661 | 6 |
| National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc | $282,159 | 5 |
| Global Energy Monitor | $75,712 | 5 |
| Najafi Pharma Inc. | $89,377 | 4 |
| American Institutes for Research | $87,742 | 4 |
| University of Louisville | $57,387 | 3 |
| General Motors | $117,818 | 3 |
Section 2
Researcher Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boston, MA | $88,013 | 6 |
| Hershey, PA | $69,309 | 12 |
| Memphis, TN | $51,040 | 7 |
Related Roles
Physical Science Research Scientist ($90,985)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow ($68,076)
Research Technologist ($63,601)
Economist ($143,200)
Senior Research Specialist ($97,754)
Postdoctoral Research Scholar ($65,589)
Research Data Scientist ($105,409)
Bioinformatics Scientist ($105,822)
Post Doctoral Research Associate ($65,790)
Senior Staff Scientist ($95,652)
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.