H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodFiling Growth
23 → 14 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 21 | $68,964 | $59,592 - $86,382 | 95.2% |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 18 | $54,007 | $49,440 - $58,000 | 55.6% |
| University of Wyoming | 4 | $56,280 | $40,000 - $59,999 | 75.0% |
| TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | 4 | $90,330 | $81,300 - $101,128 | 50.0% |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY | 2 | $86,237 | $85,488 - $86,986 | 100.0% |
| Washington University | 2 | $55,512 | $54,144 - $56,880 | 50.0% |
| GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA (GIA) | 2 | $69,000 | $67,000 - $71,000 | 100.0% |
| SOUTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY | 1 | $50,000 | $50,000 - $50,000 | 100.0% |
| Purdue University | 1 | $53,500 | $53,500 - $53,500 | 100.0% |
| GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA | 1 | $78,000 | $78,000 - $78,000 | 100.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City | UT | 21 | $68,964 |
| Ames | IA | 16 | $53,477 |
| Laramie | WY | 4 | $56,280 |
| New York | NY | 3 | $85,488 |
| LOS ALAMOS | NM | 2 | $81,300 |
| Batavia | IL | 2 | $57,990 |
| Los Alamos | NM | 2 | $100,244 |
| Mullica Hill | NJ | 2 | $72,107 |
| St. Louis | MO | 2 | $55,512 |
| Brookings | SD | 1 | $50,000 |
These roles are variations of POSTDOC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSTDOC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | Unspecified | 86 | $61,173 |
| POST DOC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | Unspecified | 58 | $50,789 |
| POST DOCT RESEARCH ASSOCIATE | Unspecified | 1 | $56,118 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 | $54,266 | 60.9% |
| 2022 | 3 | $54,144 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | $58,999 | 80.0% |
| 2024 | 7 | $72,107 | 85.7% |
| 2025 | 14 | $74,480 | 85.7% |
| 2026 | 6 | $70,050 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Utah | 21 | $68,964 | 95.2% |
| IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 18 | $54,007 | 55.6% |
| University of Wyoming | 4 | $56,280 | 75.0% |
| TRIAD NATIONAL SECURITY, LLC | 4 | $90,330 | 50.0% |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY | 2 | $86,237 | 100.0% |