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Research Assistant Professor
H1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) data, FY2024–2025
227
Total Petitions
$88,956
Avg Salary
$86,302
Median Salary
$75,000 – $100,000
25th–75th Percentile
Salary Distribution
25th Percentile
$75,000
Median
$86,302
Average
$88,956
75th Percentile
$100,000
Based on 227 LCA certified petitions. Salaries normalized to annual.
Top States
IL
Illinois34 petitions · $86,044
FL
Florida24 petitions · $89,924
PA
Pennsylvania18 petitions · $94,745
TN
Tennessee16 petitions · $86,618
TX
Texas15 petitions · $81,454
VA
Virginia12 petitions · $101,373
NY
New York12 petitions · $87,286
WA
Washington9 petitions · $96,756
OH
Ohio8 petitions · $98,459
NC
North Carolina6 petitions · $93,348
Top Employers Hiring Research Assistant Professors
| # | Employer | Petitions | Avg Salary | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern University | 23 | $84,368 | |
| 2 | University Of Florida | 12 | $84,356 | |
| 3 | Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | 9 | $110,738 | |
| 4 | University Of Pittsburgh | 7 | $79,932 | |
| 5 | The University Of Tennessee | 7 | $95,573 | |
| 6 | The University Of Virginia | 7 | $100,000 | |
| 7 | The Ohio State University | 6 | $105,983 | |
| 8 | University Of Miami | 5 | $115,712 | |
| 9 | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | 5 | $98,217 | |
| 10 | Oregon Health & Science University | 5 | $94,995 |
About H1B Sponsorship for Research Assistant Professor
Based on FY2024–FY2025 Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, there were 227 certified H1B petitions for Research Assistant Professor positions. The average H1B salary for Research Assistant Professor is $88,956, with a median of $86,302. The middle 50% of salaries range from $75,000 to $100,000. Illinois is the most common work state, accounting for 34 petitions.
Source: DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data FY2024–FY2025. Data reflects Labor Condition Applications only and does not represent visa approvals.