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Postdoctoral Associate
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
534
Total Petitions
$68,378
Avg Salary
$67,200
Median Salary
$62,232 – $71,532
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$62,232
Median
$67,200
Average
$68,378
75th Percentile
$71,532
Based on 534 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MA
Massachusetts116 petitions · $70,052
NY
New York114 petitions · $68,423
CT
Connecticut44 petitions · $68,472
MD
Maryland41 petitions · $76,631
NC
North Carolina31 petitions · $71,344
PA
Pennsylvania27 petitions · $64,148
FL
Florida27 petitions · $62,003
NJ
New Jersey21 petitions · $69,359
VA
Virginia21 petitions · $64,494
MN
Minnesota18 petitions · $62,671
Top Employers Hiring Postdoctoral Associates
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | 70 | $70,768 | |
| 2 | Yale University | 44 | $68,472 | |
| 3 | Cornell University | 33 | $67,012 | |
| 4 | Howard Hughes Medical Institute | 29 | $78,898 | |
| 5 | Duke University | 28 | $72,274 | |
| 6 | University Of Pittsburgh | 24 | $63,111 | |
| 7 | New York University | 24 | $70,335 | |
| 8 | Rutgers, The State University Of New Jersey | 21 | $69,359 | |
| 9 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 19 | $64,967 | |
| 10 | University Of Florida | 19 | $62,870 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Postdoctoral Associate
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 534 certified H1B petitions for Postdoctoral Associate positions. The average H1B salary for Postdoctoral Associate is $68,378, with a median of $67,200. The middle 50% of salaries range from $62,232 to $71,532. Massachusetts is the most common work state, accounting for 116 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.