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Research Associate (Biochemistry)

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Research Associate (Biochemistry) insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings21All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$76,50015 eligible salary records
Employer names5Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$70,008–$79,274Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01346FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 3 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 1 filings24FY 2025: 4 filings25FY 2026: 5 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*5 filings$83,276 median · n=4

*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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 15 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
Post Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)9
$79,748 median · n=7 eligible
Research Associate (Biochemistry)8
$65,500 median · n=6 eligible
Senior Research Associate (Biochemistry)3
$70,008 median · n=2 eligible
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Biochemistry)1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 4 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
Richland, WA8
$79,274 median · n=6 eligible
Boulder, CO7
$73,000 median · n=3 eligible
Berkeley, CA5
$70,008 median · n=5 eligible
Morgantown, WV1
$58,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
71.4%Certified LCAs
Certified15 71.4%
Certified - Withdrawn6 28.6%

Denominator: all 21 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Battelle Memorial Institute9
$79,748 median · n=7 eligible
University Of Colorado7
$73,000 median · n=3 eligible
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory4
$59,205 median · n=4 eligible
West Virginia University Research Corporation1
$58,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
$76,500Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$52,241
25th percentile$70,008
Median (50th)$76,500
75th percentile$79,274
90th percentile$89,182

n=15 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

21 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 ColoradoResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$77,369.01 /yr

I-200-26167-021635
Reported wage: $77,369.01 / year
Annualized: $77,369
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-24
Employment end: 2029-09-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO06/16/202609/15/2026
University Of ColoradoSenior Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-24262-347954
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-07
Employment end: 2026-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO09/18/202410/01/2024
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$91,407 /yr

I-200-26036-622653
Reported wage: $91,407 / year
Annualized: $91,407
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-12
Employment end: 2026-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA02/05/202605/15/2026
University Of ColoradoResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-25309-377155
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-14
Employment end: 2027-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO11/05/202504/01/2026
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$89,182 /yr

I-200-25305-354520
Reported wage: $89,182 / year
Annualized: $89,182
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-07
Employment end: 2026-09-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA10/31/202512/26/2025
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$89,182 /yr

I-200-25188-155900
Reported wage: $89,182 / year
Annualized: $89,182
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-14
Employment end: 2025-12-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA07/07/202508/01/2025
University Of ColoradoResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$61,200 /yr

I-200-24208-223909
Reported wage: $61,200 / year
Annualized: $61,200
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-22
Employment end: 2027-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO07/25/202409/01/2024
University Of ColoradoResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$72,099 /yr

I-200-23319-505027
Reported wage: $72,099 / year
Annualized: $72,099
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-26
Employment end: 2026-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO11/15/202301/01/2024
University Of ColoradoPostdoctoral Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$57,031.92 /yr

I-200-24179-156012
Reported wage: $57,031.92 / year
Annualized: $57,032
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-31
Employment end: 2025-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO06/27/202407/17/2024
University Of ColoradoResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-24261-344086
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-24
Employment end: 2026-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boulder, CO09/17/202410/01/2024
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$76,992 /yr

I-200-23067-832528
Reported wage: $76,992 / year
Annualized: $76,992
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-03-15
Employment end: 2024-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA03/08/202305/16/2023
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$78,800 /yr

I-200-23026-730787
Reported wage: $78,800 / year
Annualized: $78,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-02-02
Employment end: 2026-05-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA01/26/202305/15/2023
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$77,500 /yr

I-200-21050-089768
Reported wage: $77,500 / year
Annualized: $77,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-16
Employment end: 2024-06-06
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA02/19/202106/07/2021
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySenior Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$70,008 /yr

I-200-23005-682364
Reported wage: $70,008 / year
Annualized: $70,008
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-11
Employment end: 2026-02-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA01/04/202303/01/2023
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySenior Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$70,008 /yr

I-200-22313-577689
Reported wage: $70,008 / year
Annualized: $70,008
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-11-17
Employment end: 2026-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA11/09/202202/01/2023
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$76,500 /yr

I-200-22215-393458
Reported wage: $76,500 / year
Annualized: $76,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-10
Employment end: 2025-09-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA08/03/202209/26/2022
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$79,748 /yr

I-200-22210-385696
Reported wage: $79,748 / year
Annualized: $79,748
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-08-05
Employment end: 2023-10-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA07/29/202210/04/2022
West Virginia University Research CorporationResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-22123-128922
Reported wage: $58,000 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-10
Employment end: 2025-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Morgantown, WV05/03/202209/01/2022
Battelle Memorial InstitutePost Doctorate Research Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$76,622 /yr

I-200-20209-737540
Reported wage: $76,622 / year
Annualized: $76,622
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-10-01
Employment end: 2021-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Richland, WA07/27/202010/30/2020
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$48,401 /yr

I-200-16355-768730
Reported wage: $48,401 / year
Annualized: $48,401
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2016-12-27
Employment end: 2020-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA12/20/201602/01/2017
Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratoryResearch Associate (Biochemistry)

Filing details

$46,800 /yr

I-200-16133-358997
Reported wage: $46,800 / year
Annualized: $46,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-05-18
Employment end: 2019-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA05/12/201607/01/2016

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.