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Postdoctoral Researcher
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
172
Total Petitions
$65,719
Avg Salary
$65,000
Median Salary
$60,500 – $69,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$60,500
Median
$65,000
Average
$65,719
75th Percentile
$69,000
Based on 172 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
TX
Texas65 petitions · $62,985
PA
Pennsylvania55 petitions · $68,743
LA
Louisiana12 petitions · $59,583
KS
Kansas7 petitions · $61,960
CA
California7 petitions · $87,406
NY
New York6 petitions · $61,825
AL
Alabama4 petitions · $62,265
DE
Delaware4 petitions · $60,396
MA
Massachusetts3 petitions · $65,587
FL
Florida2 petitions · $96,470
Top Employers Hiring Postdoctoral Researchers
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | 55 | $68,743 | |
| 2 | Ut Southwestern Medical Center | 39 | $65,108 | |
| 3 | Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station | 13 | $60,518 | |
| 4 | Louisiana State University And A&M College | 8 | $59,900 | |
| 5 | The University Of Kansas | 7 | $61,960 | |
| 6 | Prairie View A&M University | 5 | $58,793 | |
| 7 | The University Of Alabama | 4 | $62,265 | |
| 8 | Syracuse University | 4 | $62,738 | |
| 9 | Ut Southwestern Medical Center, Office Of International Affairs | 4 | $63,036 | |
| 10 | University Of Delaware | 4 | $60,396 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Postdoctoral Researcher
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 172 certified H1B petitions for Postdoctoral Researcher positions. The average H1B salary for Postdoctoral Researcher is $65,719, with a median of $65,000. The middle 50% of salaries range from $60,500 to $69,000. Texas is the most common work state, accounting for 65 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.