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Postdoctoral Research Fellow
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
257
Total Petitions
$67,828
Avg Salary
$63,000
Median Salary
$61,008 – $68,599
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$61,008
Median
$63,000
Average
$67,828
75th Percentile
$68,599
Based on 257 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
MI
Michigan103 petitions · $63,800
MD
Maryland61 petitions · $64,038
TX
Texas28 petitions · $61,951
MA
Massachusetts20 petitions · $65,963
WA
Washington11 petitions · $145,361
VA
Virginia7 petitions · $84,081
NJ
New Jersey5 petitions · $74,369
ND
North Dakota4 petitions · $53,250
OK
Oklahoma4 petitions · $59,138
MS
Mississippi3 petitions · $61,008
Top Employers Hiring Postdoctoral Research Fellows
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Michigan | 103 | $63,800 | |
| 2 | Johns Hopkins University | 59 | $64,027 | |
| 3 | The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Houston | 23 | $62,372 | |
| 4 | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 11 | $145,361 | |
| 5 | George Mason University | 7 | $84,081 | |
| 6 | Harvard University | 5 | $71,267 | |
| 7 | North Dakota State University | 4 | $53,250 | |
| 8 | The Trustees Of Princeton University | 4 | $77,181 | |
| 9 | Tufts Medical Center, Inc. | 4 | $62,125 | |
| 10 | University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio | 4 | $59,356 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 257 certified H1B petitions for Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions. The average H1B salary for Postdoctoral Research Fellow is $67,828, with a median of $63,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $61,008 to $68,599. Michigan is the most common work state, accounting for 103 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.