H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocugen OpCo, Inc. | 3 | $85,051 | $62,088 - $85,051 | 66.7% |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | 2 | $65,801 | $52,000 - $79,602 | 50.0% |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 1 | $61,360 | $61,360 - $61,360 | 100.0% |
| Planet Pharma, LLC | 1 | $83,200 | $83,200 - $83,200 | 100.0% |
| Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $80,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 7 | $79,602 | $52,000 - $85,051 |
| Senior | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $80,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | PA | 3 | $85,051 |
| Boulder | CO | 2 | $65,801 |
| Berkeley | CA | 1 | $61,360 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $80,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $83,200 |
These roles are variations of Research Associate (Molecular & Cellular Biologist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate (Molecular/Cellular Biology) | Unspecified | 3 | $77,397 |
| Research Associate (Molecular and Cellular Biologist) | Unspecified | 3 | $69,957 |
| Research Associate (Molecular and Cellular Biology) | Unspecified | 1 | $61,360 |
| Research Associate - Molecular & Cell Biology | Unspecified | 1 | $83,200 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (MOLECULAR & CELLULAR) | Unspecified | 1 | $45,000 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS) | Unspecified | 1 | $51,626 |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II - MOLECULAR & CELLULAR BIOLOGIST | 1 | $79,000 | |
| Senior Research Associate, Molecular and Cellular Biology | 1 | $80,000 | |
| RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIO | Unspecified | 1 | $48,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $61,724 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $79,602 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 2 | $85,051 | 50.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocugen OpCo, Inc. | 3 | $85,051 | 66.7% |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO | 2 | $65,801 | 50.0% |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 1 | $61,360 | 100.0% |
| Planet Pharma, LLC | 1 | $83,200 | 100.0% |
| Tessera Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |