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Area Specialist

Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.

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Area Specialist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings280All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$99,497208 eligible salary records
Employer names10Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$64,501–$150,970Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
016324965FY 2016: 9 filings16FY 2017: 7 filings17FY 2018: 19 filings18FY 2019: 17 filings19FY 2020: 7 filings20FY 2021: 13 filings21FY 2022: 49 filings22FY 2023: 40 filings23FY 2024: 39 filings24FY 2025: 58 filings25FY 2026: 22 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*22 filings$85,362 median · n=16

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 208 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Solution Area Specialists74
$171,687 median · n=74 eligible
Research Area Specialist Intermediate58
$65,685 median · n=31 eligible
Research Area Specialist Associate41
$50,000 median · n=27 eligible
Research Area Specialist Senior28
$72,000 median · n=15 eligible
Digital Solution Area Specialists18
$131,446 median · n=18 eligible
Research Area Specialist Lead16
$84,341 median · n=11 eligible
Research Area Specialist Sr.8
$85,000 median · n=4 eligible
Digital Solution Area Specialist4
$113,818 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Ann Arbor, MI137
$65,685 median · n=77 eligible
New York, NY19
$175,000 median · n=19 eligible
Irving, TX16
$137,800 median · n=16 eligible
Ann Arbor, MICHIGAN11
$56,250 median · n=8 eligible
Atlanta, GA8
$120,735 median · n=8 eligible
Chicago, IL7
$130,697 median · n=5 eligible
Redmond, WA7
$136,906 median · n=7 eligible
Mountain View, CA6
$183,190 median · n=6 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
76.4%Certified LCAs
Certified214 76.4%
Certified - Withdrawn60 21.4%
Withdrawn6 2.1%

Denominator: all 280 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
University Of Michigan159
$64,484 median · n=93 eligible
Microsoft Corporation102
$158,000 median · n=99 eligible
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, Lp7
$120,000 median · n=7 eligible
University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio6
$54,000 median · n=4 eligible
North Dakota State University2
$65,000 median · n=1 eligible
The University Of Tennessee2
$49,616 median · n=2 eligible
Novo Nordisk Us Bio Production, Inc.1
$70,080 median · n=1 eligible
Options For All, Inc.1
$65,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$99,497Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$51,500
25th percentile$64,501
Median (50th)$99,497
75th percentile$150,970
90th percentile$180,960

n=208 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

280 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Microsoft CorporationDigital Solution Area Specialist

Filing details

$84.33 per hour

I-200-26170-033045
Reported wage: $84.33 / hour
Annualized: $175,406
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cedar Park, TX06/19/202607/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$74,124.21 /yr

I-200-26167-020562
Reported wage: $74,124.21 / year
Annualized: $74,124
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2026-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mc Lean, VA06/16/202606/24/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$65,685 /yr

I-200-26139-928956
Reported wage: $65,685 / year
Annualized: $65,685
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2027-06-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI05/19/202606/15/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Sr.

Filing details

$86,383 /yr

I-200-26121-858137
Reported wage: $86,383 / year
Annualized: $86,383
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-05-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI05/01/202605/11/2026
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LpQa Area Specialist I - Sdf

Filing details

$80,340 /yr

I-200-26119-850245
Reported wage: $80,340 / year
Annualized: $80,340
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Durham, NC04/29/202610/01/2026
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LpQa Area Specialist Iv

Filing details

$134,456.62 /yr

I-200-26119-850255
Reported wage: $134,456.62 / year
Annualized: $134,457
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Clayton, NC04/29/202610/01/2026
Microsoft CorporationDigital Solution Area Specialists

Filing details

$138,736 /yr

I-200-26104-789371
Reported wage: $138,736 / year
Annualized: $138,736
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Indianapolis, IN04/14/202610/01/2026
Microsoft CorporationSolution Area Specialists (Solution Engineering)

Filing details

$151,727 /yr

I-200-26069-691435
Reported wage: $151,727 / year
Annualized: $151,727
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-17
Employment end: 2029-03-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Northlake, TX03/10/202603/13/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Associate

Filing details

$60,458 /yr

I-200-26037-625935
Reported wage: $60,458 / year
Annualized: $60,458
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-13
Employment end: 2029-07-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Iowa City, IA02/06/202608/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$77,000 /yr

I-200-26036-622661
Reported wage: $77,000 / year
Annualized: $77,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-12
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI02/05/202606/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$76,240 /yr

I-200-25357-507064
Reported wage: $76,240 / year
Annualized: $76,240
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-05
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI12/23/202506/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Lead

Filing details

$84,341.23 /yr

I-200-26020-571617
Reported wage: $84,341.23 / year
Annualized: $84,341
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-27
Employment end: 2029-06-11
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI01/20/202606/12/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$74,124 /yr

I-200-26006-537262
Reported wage: $74,124 / year
Annualized: $74,124
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-13
Employment end: 2029-05-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI01/06/202605/22/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-26002-528730
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-09
Employment end: 2029-01-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI01/02/202602/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$74,124 /yr

I-200-25357-506069
Reported wage: $74,124 / year
Annualized: $74,124
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-06
Employment end: 2029-05-21
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI12/23/202505/22/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Associate

Filing details

$49,000 /yr

I-200-25351-489954
Reported wage: $49,000 / year
Annualized: $49,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-24
Employment end: 2029-02-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI12/17/202502/03/2026
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LpValidation Area Specialist Iii - Virginia

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-25350-487764
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-23
Employment end: 2029-02-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Petersburg, VA12/16/202502/02/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Lead

Filing details

$100,983 /yr

I-200-25323-420932
Reported wage: $100,983 / year
Annualized: $100,983
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-26
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI11/19/202501/01/2026
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LpQa Area Specialist Iv

Filing details

$130,041.6 /yr

I-200-25314-392070
Reported wage: $130,041.6 / year
Annualized: $130,042
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-18
Employment end: 2029-04-03
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Clayton, NC11/10/202504/04/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Senior

Filing details

$115,000 /yr

I-200-25022-634186
Reported wage: $115,000 / year
Annualized: $115,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-04
Employment end: 2028-05-14
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI01/22/202505/15/2025
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Senior

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-23081-869451
Reported wage: $70,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-03
Employment end: 2026-05-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI03/22/202305/08/2023
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$67,500 /yr

I-200-23131-013862
Reported wage: $67,500 / year
Annualized: $67,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-03
Employment end: 2026-06-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lafayette, CO05/11/202306/19/2023
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$60,191 /yr

I-200-23339-543901
Reported wage: $60,191 / year
Annualized: $60,191
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-30
Employment end: 2027-05-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI12/05/202305/31/2024
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Intermediate

Filing details

$67,238 /yr

I-200-25210-206152
Reported wage: $67,238 / year
Annualized: $67,238
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-03
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI07/29/202501/01/2026
University Of MichiganResearch Area Specialist Senior

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-25237-265987
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-02
Employment end: 2028-08-25
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Ann Arbor, MI08/25/202508/26/2025

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.