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Assistant Research Scientist

H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025

120
Total Petitions
$78,670
Avg Salary
$75,000
Median Salary
$65,000$90,998
25th–75th Percentile

Salary Distribution

25th Percentile
$65,000
Median
$75,000
Average
$78,670
75th Percentile
$90,998

Based on 120 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.

Top States

MD
Maryland39 petitions · $89,794
TX
Texas19 petitions · $64,978
IA
Iowa14 petitions · $66,651
MI
Michigan11 petitions · $98,001
NY
New York9 petitions · $73,816
GA
Georgia9 petitions · $67,930
AZ
Arizona8 petitions · $67,558
IN
Indiana5 petitions · $72,389
FL
Florida3 petitions · $59,570
CA
California2 petitions · $127,950

Top Employers Hiring Assistant Research Scientists

About H1B Sponsorship for Assistant Research Scientist

Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 120 certified H1B petitions for Assistant Research Scientist positions. The average H1B salary for Assistant Research Scientist is $78,670, with a median of $75,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $65,000 to $90,998. Maryland is the most common work state, accounting for 39 petitions.

Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.