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Research Associate, Molecular Biology

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Research Associate, Molecular Biology insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings14All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$80,00011 eligible salary records
Employer names13Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$62,500–$84,709Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01233FY 2016: 2 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 2 filings23FY 2025: 2 filings25FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$89,383 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
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 11 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

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

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
78.6%Certified LCAs
Certified11 78.6%
Certified - Withdrawn3 21.4%

Denominator: all 14 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$80,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$51,000
25th percentile$62,500
Median (50th)$80,000
75th percentile$84,709
90th percentile$87,975

n=11 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

14 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
Inari Agriculture, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$89,383 /yr

I-200-26022-579777
Reported wage: $89,383 / year
Annualized: $89,383
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-29
Employment end: 2029-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA01/22/202602/01/2026
Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-22307-568340
Reported wage: $95,000–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-23
Employment end: 2025-11-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA11/03/202211/14/2022
Myeloid Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-22102-062642
Reported wage: $80,000–$100,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-17
Employment end: 2025-04-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA04/12/202204/25/2022
Gennao Bio Inc.Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$84,053 /yr

I-200-23234-286947
Reported wage: $84,053–$95,000 / year
Annualized: $84,053
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-29
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Pennington, NJ08/22/202310/01/2023
Orna Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$85,365.12 /yr

I-200-23229-272438
Reported wage: $85,365.12 / year
Annualized: $85,365
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-24
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Watertown, MA08/17/202310/01/2023
Lassogen IncResearch Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$73,000 /yr

I-200-21344-756320
Reported wage: $73,000 / year
Annualized: $73,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-12-16
Employment end: 2025-01-02
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA12/09/202101/03/2022
Moderna, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$87,975 /yr

I-200-21083-170767
Reported wage: $87,975 / year
Annualized: $87,975
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-31
Employment end: 2024-08-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA03/24/202108/31/2021
Shape Therapeutics Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$70,000 /yr

I-200-21077-157274
Reported wage: $70,000–$95,000 / year
Annualized: $70,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-25
Employment end: 2024-09-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Seattle, WA03/18/202109/03/2021
Intergalactic Therapeutics Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$81,500 /yr

I-200-20303-892240
Reported wage: $81,500 / year
Annualized: $81,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2020-11-05
Employment end: 2023-11-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA10/29/202011/16/2020
Arrakis Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$55,000 /yr

I-200-20078-416401
Reported wage: $55,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $55,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-03-25
Employment end: 2023-04-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Waltham, MA03/18/202004/13/2020
Sequenom Center For Molecular Medicine, LLCSr. Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$78,853 /yr

I-200-17262-414043
Reported wage: $78,853 / year
Annualized: $78,853
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2017-12-18
Employment end: 2021-02-07
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA09/25/201702/08/2018
Origene Technologies, Inc.Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$51,000 /yr

I-200-16307-177837
Reported wage: $51,000–$61,000 / year
Annualized: $51,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2016-11-08
Employment end: 2019-11-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Rockville, MD11/02/201611/14/2016
Incedo, Inc.Research Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-16060-782974
Reported wage: $80,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-04
Employment end: 2019-03-01
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA02/29/201603/01/2016
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical UniversityResearch Associate, Molecular Biology

Filing details

$46,193 /yr

I-200-15320-924776
Reported wage: $46,193 / year
Annualized: $46,193
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-20
Employment end: 2018-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Tallahassee, FL11/16/201501/01/2016

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.