H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | 7 | $61,500 | $58,500 - $72,768 | 57.1% |
| University of Minnesota | 5 | $54,144 | $48,000 - $64,356 | 60.0% |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE | 2 | $67,751 | $66,538 - $68,964 | 50.0% |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $68,000 | $68,000 - $68,000 | 100.0% |
| University of Pittsburgh | 2 | $76,900 | $61,800 - $92,000 | 100.0% |
| Cornell University | 2 | $70,000 | $70,000 - $70,000 | 100.0% |
| The University of Vermont | 1 | $63,149 | $63,149 - $63,149 | 0.0% |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 1 | $53,954 | $53,954 - $53,954 | 100.0% |
| Donald Danforth Plant Science Center | 1 | $51,504 | $51,504 - $51,504 | 100.0% |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 1 | $78,700 | $78,700 - $78,700 | 0.0% |
| Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 1 | $76,500 | $76,500 - $76,500 | 0.0% |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | NY | 9 | $66,538 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 4 | $55,572 |
| Ithaca | NY | 2 | $70,000 |
| Worcester | MA | 2 | $65,227 |
| Durham | NC | 2 | $68,000 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 2 | $76,900 |
| Burlington | VT | 1 | $63,149 |
| St. Louis | MO | 1 | $51,504 |
| St. Paul | MN | 1 | $48,000 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $78,700 |
These roles are variations of Postdoctoral Associate with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postdoctoral Associate | Unspecified | 44 | $57,632 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | $60,000 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $52,729 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $60,075 | 50.0% |
| 2024 | 4 | $68,482 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $70,000 | 66.7% |
| 2026 | 4 | $71,384 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York University | 7 | $61,500 | 57.1% |
| University of Minnesota | 5 | $54,144 | 60.0% |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE | 2 | $67,751 | 50.0% |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY | 2 | $68,000 | 100.0% |
| University of Pittsburgh | 2 | $76,900 | 100.0% |