H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natera, Inc. | 2 | $68,266 | $60,757 - $75,774 | 100.0% |
| Clemson University | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $80,000 | 100.0% |
| Cornell University | 1 | $75,000 | $75,000 - $75,000 | 100.0% |
| CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $96,000 | $96,000 - $96,000 | 100.0% |
| Harvard University | 1 | $95,500 | $95,500 - $95,500 | 100.0% |
| Montefiore Medical Center | 1 | $66,150 | $66,150 - $66,150 | 100.0% |
| New York University | 1 | $91,225 | $91,225 - $91,225 | 100.0% |
| SINGULAR GENOMICS SYSTEMS, INC. | 1 | $67,500 | $67,500 - $67,500 | 100.0% |
| Torque Bio, Inc. | 1 | $84,909 | $84,909 - $84,909 | 100.0% |
| Absci Corporation | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| USA EB5 Immigration, LLC | 1 | $95,000 | $95,000 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 7 | $75,774 | $60,757 - $95,500 |
| Manager | 2 | $82,455 | $80,000 - $84,909 |
| Senior | 2 | $93,613 | $91,225 - $96,000 |
| II | 1 | $67,500 | $67,500 - $67,500 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos | CA | 2 | $68,266 |
| Boston | MA | 1 | $95,500 |
| Bronx | NY | 1 | $66,150 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $96,000 |
| Durham | NC | 1 | $84,909 |
| Ithaca | NY | 1 | $75,000 |
| La Jolla | CA | 1 | $67,500 |
| New York | NY | 1 | $91,225 |
| North Charleston | SC | 1 | $80,000 |
| Bethesda | MD | 1 | $95,000 |
These roles are variations of RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, LAB with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/LAB MANAGER | 7 | $60,370 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, LAB | Unspecified | 6 | $53,903 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE/LECTURER | Unspecified | 5 | $68,267 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (LEGAL) | Unspecified | 5 | $60,928 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE LEVEL II | 4 | $60,608 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, LAUNCH | Unspecified | 3 | $84,667 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, LABORATORY | Unspecified | 3 | $49,149 |
| Research Associate l | Unspecified | 2 | $63,454 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 2 / LECTURER | 2 | $54,500 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE LEVEL 3 | 2 | $70,000 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, LICENSING | Unspecified | 2 | $35,000 |
| Research Associate (L3) | Unspecified | 1 | $85,000 |
| Research Associate ll | Unspecified | 1 | $75,774 |
| Senior Research Associate, LEARN | 1 | $91,225 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1 / LECTURER | 1 | $50,400 | |
| Senior Research Associate, Liver | 1 | $96,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $81,250 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $81,075 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $82,455 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $60,757 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $75,774 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 4 | $88,113 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natera, Inc. | 2 | $68,266 | 100.0% |
| Clemson University | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| Cornell University | 1 | $75,000 | 100.0% |
| CRISPR Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $96,000 | 100.0% |
| Harvard University | 1 | $95,500 | 100.0% |