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Assistant Research Scientist

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Assistant Research Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings2,040All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$68,4241,289 eligible salary records
Employer names122Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$57,000–$81,600Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
063127190253FY 2016: 158 filings16FY 2017: 154 filings17FY 2018: 196 filings18FY 2019: 215 filings19FY 2020: 160 filings20FY 2021: 144 filings21FY 2022: 181 filings22FY 2023: 200 filings23FY 2024: 200 filings24FY 2025: 226 filings25FY 2026: 206 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*206 filings$80,000 median · n=124

*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 · 1,289 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
Assistant Research Scientist1,821
$67,018 median · n=1,153 eligible
Visiting Assistant Research Scientist93
$86,000 median · n=54 eligible
Tti Assistant Research Scientist28
$84,750 median · n=21 eligible
Assistant Research Scientist/Engineer23
$67,600 median · n=15 eligible
Adjunct Assistant Research Scientist9
$73,216 median · n=1 eligible
Assistant Research Scientists4
$46,500 median · n=2 eligible
Assistant Research Scientist/Lecturer3
$63,278 median · n=2 eligible
Leo Intermittent Lecturer And Assistant Research Scientist3
$113,306 median · n=3 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
New York, NY245
$60,528 median · n=163 eligible
Ann Arbor, MI210
$84,128 median · n=116 eligible
College Station, TX198
$59,184 median · n=129 eligible
Iowa City, IA175
$67,568 median · n=133 eligible
Baltimore, MD162
$77,483 median · n=94 eligible
College Park, MD156
$85,000 median · n=83 eligible
Tempe, AZ96
$60,804 median · n=56 eligible
Greenbelt, MD76
$87,315 median · n=49 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
67.2%Certified LCAs
Certified1,371 67.2%
Certified - Withdrawn583 28.6%
Withdrawn80 3.9%
Denied6 0.3%

Denominator: all 2,040 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 Maryland College Park267
$84,855 median · n=146 eligible
University Of Michigan231
$83,950 median · n=128 eligible
The University Of Iowa184
$67,022 median · n=140 eligible
Arizona State University116
$61,008 median · n=68 eligible
Texas A&M University112
$60,240 median · n=79 eligible
Johns Hopkins University94
$72,768 median · n=47 eligible
New York University83
$59,754 median · n=52 eligible
Texas A&M Agrilife Research80
$55,897 median · n=52 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
$68,424Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$49,875
25th percentile$57,000
Median (50th)$68,424
75th percentile$81,600
90th percentile$97,196

n=1,289 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

2,040 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
University Of Maryland College ParkVisiting Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-25160-067624
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Greenbelt, MD06/09/202510/01/2025
The University Of IowaAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$76,167 /yr

I-200-26173-037152
Reported wage: $76,167 / year
Annualized: $76,167
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-29
Employment end: 2029-12-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Iowa City, IA06/22/202612/19/2026
University Of Maryland College ParkVisiting Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$97,000 /yr

I-200-26149-963059
Reported wage: $97,000 / year
Annualized: $97,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Greenbelt, MD05/29/202609/01/2026
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteTti Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$88,868.4 /yr

I-200-26169-029139
Reported wage: $88,868.4 / year
Annualized: $88,868
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Dallas, TX06/18/202611/01/2026
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteTti Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$93,226 /yr

I-200-26169-029172
Reported wage: $93,226 / year
Annualized: $93,226
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.

Corpus Christi, TX06/18/202607/01/2026
University Of Maryland, College ParkVisiting Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$107,120 /yr

I-200-26169-030744
Reported wage: $107,120 / year
Annualized: $107,120
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-26
Employment end: 2029-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Greenbelt, MD06/18/202611/01/2026
University Of Maryland, College ParkAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$107,474 /yr

I-200-25163-084254
Reported wage: $107,474 / year
Annualized: $107,474
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2028-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Greenbelt, MD06/12/202512/01/2025
University Of Maryland, Baltimore CountyAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-26167-019304
Reported wage: $95,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-12-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Baltimore, MD06/16/202612/16/2026
Johns Hopkins UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$71,448 /yr

I-200-26168-023051
Reported wage: $71,448 / year
Annualized: $71,448
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-07-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Baltimore, MD06/17/202607/13/2026
Johns Hopkins UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$74,088 /yr

I-200-26168-026739
Reported wage: $74,088 / year
Annualized: $74,088
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-25
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Baltimore, MD06/17/202609/01/2026
Texas A&M UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$59,184 /yr

I-200-25056-721952
Reported wage: $59,184 / year
Annualized: $59,184
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2028-03-16
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX02/25/202503/17/2025
University Of Maryland College ParkAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-26167-020843
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-07-11
Worker positions: 1

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

College Park, MD06/16/202607/12/2026
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$79,537.56 /yr

I-200-23284-424780
Reported wage: $79,537.56 / year
Annualized: $79,538
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2026-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX10/11/202312/15/2023
University Of Maryland, Baltimore CountyAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$101,000 /yr

I-200-26166-014423
Reported wage: $101,000 / year
Annualized: $101,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Baltimore, MD06/15/202612/15/2026
New York UniversityAssistant Research Scientist/Urban Planner

Filing details

$82,000 /yr

I-200-26163-009830
Reported wage: $82,000 / year
Annualized: $82,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-07-31
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY06/12/202608/01/2026
Texas A&M UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$80,080.08 /yr

I-200-23220-247923
Reported wage: $80,080.08 / year
Annualized: $80,080
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2027-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX08/08/202302/01/2024
Texas A&M UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$57,000.36 /yr

I-200-23284-423809
Reported wage: $57,000.36 / year
Annualized: $57,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-16
Employment end: 2026-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX10/11/202301/01/2024
Texas A&M UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-26159-991622
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX06/08/202609/01/2026
Texas A&M Transportation InstituteAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$106,288 /yr

I-200-26159-993525
Reported wage: $106,288 / year
Annualized: $106,288
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-15
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bryan, TX06/08/202607/01/2026
The University Of IowaAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$34.23 per hour

I-200-26155-983105
Reported wage: $34.23 / hour
Annualized: $71,198
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-07-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Iowa City, IA06/04/202607/11/2026
University Of Maryland, College ParkVisiting Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-26152-967036
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-06-27
Worker positions: 1

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

College Park, MD06/01/202606/28/2026
University Of Maryland, College ParkVisiting Assistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-26152-968308
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-06-27
Worker positions: 1

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

College Park, MD06/01/202606/28/2026
Texas A&M UniversityAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$61,000 /yr

I-200-26149-963162
Reported wage: $61,000 / year
Annualized: $61,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX05/29/202610/01/2026
Texas A&M Agrilife ResearchAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-25007-601181
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2028-05-24
Worker positions: 1

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

College Station, TX01/07/202505/25/2025
University Of MichiganAssistant Research Scientist

Filing details

$141,750 /yr

I-200-26147-953912
Reported wage: $141,750 / year
Annualized: $141,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-03
Employment end: 2029-07-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Amherst, NY05/27/202607/20/2026

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.