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Life Sciences Research Assistant

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Life Sciences Research Assistant insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings10All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$56,04310 eligible salary records
Employer names1Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$49,477–$60,955Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02357FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$61,880 median · n=1

*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 · 10 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
Life Sciences Research Assistant Ii5
$48,000 median · n=5 eligible
Life Sciences Research Assistant4
$60,029 median · n=4 eligible
Life Sciences Research Assistant I1
$62,575 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 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
Palo Alto, CA8
$58,178 median · n=8 eligible
Menlo Park, CA1
$53,907 median · n=1 eligible
Stanford, CA1
$48,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 3 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
100.0%Certified LCAs
Certified10 100.0%

Denominator: all 10 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For Research10
$56,043 median · n=10 eligible

Top 1 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
$56,043Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,000
25th percentile$49,477
Median (50th)$56,043
75th percentile$60,955
90th percentile$63,317

n=10 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

10 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
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant

Filing details

$61,880 /yr

I-200-26012-550631
Reported wage: $61,880–$96,574.4 / year
Annualized: $61,880
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-20
Employment end: 2029-04-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA01/12/202604/18/2026
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant Ii

Filing details

$53,907.2 /yr

I-200-23235-287538
Reported wage: $53,907.2–$84,230 / year
Annualized: $53,907
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-30
Employment end: 2027-01-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA08/23/202301/11/2024
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant Ii

Filing details

$53,907.2 /yr

I-200-23235-287540
Reported wage: $53,907.2–$84,230 / year
Annualized: $53,907
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-30
Employment end: 2027-01-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Menlo Park, CA08/23/202301/11/2024
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant I

Filing details

$62,575.04 /yr

I-200-23214-231428
Reported wage: $62,575.04–$97,773.5 / year
Annualized: $62,575
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-09
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA08/02/202310/01/2023
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant

Filing details

$58,178 /yr

I-200-23082-874220
Reported wage: $58,178–$76,024 / year
Annualized: $58,178
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-30
Employment end: 2026-04-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA03/23/202304/18/2023
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant

Filing details

$58,178 /yr

I-200-23032-741843
Reported wage: $58,178–$76,024 / year
Annualized: $58,178
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-08
Employment end: 2026-02-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA02/01/202302/02/2023
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant

Filing details

$69,992 /yr

I-200-22350-645365
Reported wage: $69,992 / year
Annualized: $69,992
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-23
Employment end: 2026-01-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA12/16/202201/02/2023
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant Ii

Filing details

$48,000 /yr

I-200-21023-029735
Reported wage: $48,000–$57,000 / year
Annualized: $48,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-01-29
Employment end: 2024-01-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA01/22/202101/25/2021
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant Ii

Filing details

$48,000 /yr

I-200-21009-004204
Reported wage: $48,000–$57,000 / year
Annualized: $48,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-01-15
Employment end: 2024-01-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Palo Alto, CA01/08/202101/11/2021
Palo Alto Veterans Institute For ResearchLife Sciences Research Assistant Ii

Filing details

$48,000 /yr

I-200-21009-004205
Reported wage: $48,000–$57,000 / year
Annualized: $48,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-01-15
Employment end: 2024-01-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Stanford, CA01/08/202101/11/2021

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.