H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 19 | $110,864 | $78,000 - $145,621 | 94.7% |
| Rohm Haas Chemicals LLC | 4 | $111,155 | $94,723 - $122,167 | 100.0% |
| Dow Silicones Corporation | 2 | $105,394 | $99,674 - $111,114 | 50.0% |
| The Dow Chemical Compnay | 1 | $111,114 | $111,114 - $111,114 | 100.0% |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 1 | $62,000 | $62,000 - $62,000 | 100.0% |
| University of Illinois at Chicago | 1 | $68,334 | $68,334 - $68,334 | 100.0% |
| University of Michigan | 1 | $67,600 | $67,600 - $67,600 | 0.0% |
| University of Pittsburgh | 1 | $50,077 | $50,077 - $50,077 | 100.0% |
| Texas A&M AgriLife Research | 1 | $110,313 | $110,313 - $110,313 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 34 | $108,077 | $50,077 - $145,621 |
| IV | 1 | $110,313 | $110,313 - $110,313 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland | MI | 2 | $105,030 |
| Pittsburgh | PA | 2 | $60,315 |
| Lake Jackson | TX | 1 | $104,603 |
| Cambridge | MA | 1 | $77,000 |
| Philadelphia | PA | 1 | $87,547 |
| PRINCETON | NJ | 1 | $62,000 |
| Columbus | OH | 1 | $65,190 |
These roles are variations of Senior Research Specialist with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Specialist | 38 | $96,209 | |
| Research Specialist IV | 1 | $110,313 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 | $62,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $82,274 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | $104,603 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $97,906 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | $110,920 | 62.5% |
| 2026 | 18 | $110,864 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY | 19 | $110,864 | 94.7% |
| Rohm Haas Chemicals LLC | 4 | $111,155 | 100.0% |
| Dow Silicones Corporation | 2 | $105,394 | 50.0% |
| The Dow Chemical Compnay | 1 | $111,114 | 100.0% |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 1 | $62,000 | 100.0% |