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Research Assistant
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
53
Total Petitions
$55,099
Avg Salary
$55,008
Median Salary
$47,112 – $62,878
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$47,112
Median
$55,008
Average
$55,099
75th Percentile
$62,878
Based on 53 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
NY
New York9 petitions · $61,593
TX
Texas8 petitions · $47,308
OH
Ohio7 petitions · $52,499
DC
D.C.5 petitions · $59,553
NC
North Carolina5 petitions · $64,165
FL
Florida5 petitions · $56,340
MI
Michigan4 petitions · $54,745
PA
Pennsylvania3 petitions · $44,661
MA
Massachusetts2 petitions · $63,500
AR
Arkansas2 petitions · $45,750
Top Employers Hiring Research Assistants
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Carolina State University | 4 | $62,707 | |
| 2 | Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | 4 | $55,720 | |
| 3 | The Rockefeller University | 3 | $53,333 | |
| 4 | Case Western Reserve University | 3 | $48,204 | |
| 5 | Wayne State University | 3 | $53,386 | |
| 6 | The Florida State University | 3 | $53,375 | |
| 7 | University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio | 2 | $33,530 | |
| 8 | Bpg Bio Inc. | 2 | $63,500 | |
| 9 | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | 2 | $77,000 | |
| 10 | University Of North Texas Health Science Center | 2 | $46,662 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Assistant
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 53 certified H1B petitions for Research Assistant positions. The average H1B salary for Research Assistant is $55,099, with a median of $55,008. The middle 50% of salaries range from $47,112 to $62,878. New York is the most common work state, accounting for 9 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.