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
18 → 13 filings, FY2021 to FY2025 (latest year appears partial)Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | 12 | $46,035 | $35,851 - $53,000 | 100.0% |
| The Jackson Laboratory | 9 | $63,856 | $58,178 - $75,073 | 77.8% |
| THE WISTAR INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AND BIOLOGY | 9 | $54,517 | $45,200 - $62,589 | 22.2% |
| THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | 8 | $61,568 | $58,240 - $76,877 | 50.0% |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 7 | $69,188 | $65,000 - $78,396 | 42.9% |
| THE METHODIST HOSPITAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE | 6 | $54,421 | $48,194 - $61,036 | 50.0% |
| TEMPLE UNIVERSITY--A COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY | 5 | $50,128 | $50,128 - $51,376 | 60.0% |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc. | 4 | $51,844 | $45,240 - $55,000 | 100.0% |
| The Scripps Research Institute | 3 | $66,000 | $61,797 - $90,000 | 66.7% |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO | 3 | $51,000 | $51,000 - $54,558 | 66.7% |
| Auburn University | 2 | $48,900 | $48,900 - $48,900 | 50.0% |
| Charles River Laboratories, Inc. | 2 | $65,990 | $51,979 - $80,000 | 100.0% |
| CINCINNATI CHILDRENS HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER | 2 | $53,167 | $51,334 - $55,000 | 100.0% |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | 2 | $64,147 | $56,971 - $71,323 | 100.0% |
| Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary | 1 | $53,851 | $53,851 - $53,851 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| III | 64 | $55,175 | $35,851 - $90,000 |
| IV | 18 | $54,758 | $43,805 - $76,877 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | PA | 13 | $53,448 |
| Cleveland | OH | 12 | $46,035 |
| La Jolla | CA | 11 | $64,896 |
| East Lansing | MI | 7 | $71,925 |
| Houston | TX | 6 | $54,421 |
| Boston | MA | 5 | $52,000 |
| Bar Harbor | ME | 4 | $62,047 |
| Farmington | CT | 3 | $63,856 |
| Maywood | IL | 3 | $51,000 |
| Cincinnati | OH | 2 | $53,167 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH ASSISTANT III with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ASSISTANT III | 264 | $48,971 | |
| Research Assistant IV | 34 | $53,375 | |
| RSEARCH ASSISTANT II | 1 | $37,440 | |
| RSEARCH ASSISTANT I | 1 | $36,729 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18 | $53,650 | 72.2% |
| 2022 | 17 | $54,454 | 52.9% |
| 2023 | 13 | $52,963 | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 10 | $61,665 | 70.0% |
| 2025 | 13 | $54,534 | 61.5% |
| 2026 | 11 | $63,856 | 81.8% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Western Reserve University | 12 | $46,035 | 100.0% |
| The Jackson Laboratory | 9 | $63,856 | 77.8% |
| THE WISTAR INSTITUTE OF ANATOMY AND BIOLOGY | 9 | $54,517 | 22.2% |
| THE SALK INSTITUTE FOR BIOLOGICAL STUDIES | 8 | $61,568 | 50.0% |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 7 | $69,188 | 42.9% |