Senior Research Associate
H-1B Salary Data · 240 certified filings
$99,349Avg. Salary
$45,864Minimum
$761,808Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Associate is $99,349 — 18% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 240 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Senior Research Associate?
The average H-1B salary for Senior Research Associate is $99,349 based on 240 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $45,864 to $761,808.
$99,349
Average
$45,864
Minimum
$761,808
Maximum
240
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Senior Research Associate
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | $71,086 | 16 |
| Bernstein Institutional Services LLC | $170,000 | 12 |
| UT Southwestern Medical Center | $67,527 | 12 |
| Oregon Health & Science University | $85,030 | 9 |
| Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. | $97,460 | 6 |
| University of Georgia; OGE | $183,435 | 6 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | $63,228 | 6 |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | $66,464 | 6 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS MEDICAL CENTER | $70,480 | 5 |
| HMH Hospitals Corporation | $78,332 | 5 |
| M Science LLC | $112,500 | 4 |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | $234,782 | 4 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $102,222 | 4 |
| Purdue University | $78,794 | 4 |
| The University of Southern California | $87,422 | 4 |
Section 2
Senior Research Associate Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Athens, GA | $154,360 | 8 |
| New York, NY | $133,750 | 28 |
| South San Francisco, CA | $114,879 | 7 |
| Dallas, TX | $114,128 | 15 |
| Chicago, IL | $103,621 | 10 |
| Boston, MA | $99,996 | 7 |
| Somerville, MA | $94,914 | 9 |
| Cambridge, MA | $92,577 | 14 |
| Portland, OR | $86,303 | 8 |
| Nutley, NJ | $78,332 | 5 |
| Cleveland, OH | $71,086 | 16 |
| Kansas City, KS | $70,480 | 5 |
| Lincoln, NE | $63,157 | 5 |
| Houston, TX | $61,372 | 7 |
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Postdoctoral Research Scholar ($65,589)
Researcher V ($60,654)
Assistant Project Scientist ($84,816)
Research Instructor ($78,058)
Assistant Professional Researcher ($95,441)
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.