10 companies filed certified H-1B applications for ASSOCIATE IN RESEARCH roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DUKE UNIVERSITY AND MEDICAL CENTER | 68 | $50,577 |
| 2 | DUKE UNIVERSITY | 57 | $62,274 |
| 3 | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY | 31 | $48,780 |
| 4 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 26 | $163,703 |
| 5 | FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY | 8 | $85,462 |
| 6 | Duke University and Health System | 4 | $55,861 |
| 7 | University of South Florida | 2 | $61,424 |
| 8 | Duke University Medical Center | 1 | $73,000 |
| 9 | DUKE UNIVERSITY, Duke Visa Services | 1 | $55,000 |
| 10 | The Boeing Company | 1 | $167,981 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 125 |
| Washington | 31 |
| New York | 25 |
| Florida | 10 |
| District of Columbia | 4 |
Counts are certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data. Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.