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Post Doctorate Research Associate (Physics)

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 34 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader RESEARCH ASSOCIATE PHYSICS profile (208 filings).
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34

Total Filings

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$84,870

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

3

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$77,500

25th Percentile

$82,625

Median (50th)

$84,870

75th Percentile

$91,239

90th Percentile

$94,324

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Top Employers Hiring Post Doctorate Research Associate (Physics)
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Battelle Memorial Institute 14 $85,164 $81,000 - $97,660 50.0%
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO 1 $74,000 $74,000 - $74,000 100.0%
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION 1 $58,000 $58,000 - $58,000 0.0%
Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
Richland WA 14 $85,164
Boulder CO 1 $74,000
Morgantown WV 1 $58,000
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of Post Doctorate Research Associate (Physics) with different seniority levels.

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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2021 3 $83,000 33.3%
2022 4 $84,500 75.0%
2023 3 $91,210 66.7%
2024 2 $88,818 50.0%
2025 3 $91,327 33.3%
2026 1 $96,470 0.0%
Company Comparison - Post Doctorate Research Associate (Physics)

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Battelle Memorial Institute 14 $85,164 50.0%
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO 1 $74,000 100.0%
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION 1 $58,000 0.0%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.