OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Asst Professor Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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Research Asst Professor insights Official U.S. DOL recordsTotal filings 9 All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary $79,875 6 eligible salary records
Employer names 8 Distinct reported names
Typical salary range $54,375–$94,313 Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filing volume Median wage
0 1 2 3 3 FY 2019: 2 filings 19 FY 2020: 1 filings 20 FY 2021: 3 filings 21 FY 2022: 1 filings 22 FY 2026: 2 filings · through June 26* Fiscal year
FY 2026* 2 filings $95,000 median · n=1
Salary distribution Where reported yearly base wages concentrate
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $50k–$75k Most common wage band
$0 $125k $250k+
Most reported roles Explore job mix and compare reported wages
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Leading worksite cities Where filings are concentrated
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO 2
$48,738 median · n=2 eligible Lubbock, TX 2
$67,500 median · n=1 eligible Ann Arbor, MI 1
$125,000 median · n=1 eligible Columbia, SC 1
— median · n=0 eligible Fargo, ND 1
$95,000 median · n=1 eligible Fayetteville, AR 1
— median · n=0 eligible Nashville, TN 1
$92,250 median · n=1 eligible Case outcomes Certification and withdrawal context
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 77.8% Certified LCAs
Certified7 77.8%
Withdrawn1 11.1%
Certified - Withdrawn1 11.1%
Leading employers Companies with the most matching filings
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 Filings Median wage
Salary benchmarks Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026 $79,875 Median reported annual base wage
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
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details
Employer ↕ Job title ↕ Base salary ↕ Location ↕ Submit date ↕ Start date ↕ North Dakota State University Research Asst Professor - Meat Sciences $95,000 /yr ↗ $95,000 /yr
I-200-26117-840048 Reported wage: $95,000–$100,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-04 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Fargo, ND 04/27/2026 07/01/2026 University Of Arkansas Research Asst Professor (Education Policy) $6,500 per month ↗ $6,500 per month
I-200-26005-534828 Reported wage: $6,500–$9,500 / month Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-12 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Fayetteville, AR 01/05/2026 07/01/2026 University Of South Carolina Research Asst Professor/Director-Vector Viral Core Facility $87,120 /yr ↗ $87,120 /yr
I-200-20105-483946 Reported wage: $87,120 / year Annualized: $87,120 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-08-09 Employment end: 2023-06-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Columbia, SC 04/13/2020 07/01/2020 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hsc Research Asst Professor $67,500 /yr ↗ $67,500 /yr
I-200-21259-589298 Reported wage: $67,500–$77,500 / year Annualized: $67,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-09-23 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Lubbock, TX 09/16/2021 10/01/2021 Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Hsc Research Asst Professor $60,000 /yr ↗ $60,000 /yr
I-200-21257-580986 Reported wage: $60,000–$72,500 / year Annualized: $60,000 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-09-16 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Lubbock, TX 09/13/2021 10/01/2021 Vanderbilt University Medical Center Research Asst Professor $92,250 /yr ↗ $92,250 /yr
I-200-20281-864314 Reported wage: $92,250 / year Annualized: $92,250 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2020-10-15 Employment end: 2024-02-19 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Nashville, TN 10/07/2020 02/20/2021 University Of Michigan Research Asst Professor/Asst Professor $125,000 /yr ↗ $125,000 /yr
I-200-20220-756713 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-08-14 Employment end: 2023-10-31 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Ann Arbor, MI 08/07/2020 11/01/2020 University Of New Mexico Research Asst Professor $47,476 /yr ↗ $47,476 /yr
I-200-19212-197150 Reported wage: $47,476–$109,447 / year Annualized: $47,476 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-08-22 Employment end: 2023-02-14 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO 08/16/2019 02/15/2020 Univ Of New Mexico Health Scis Ctr Research Asst Professor $50,000 /yr ↗ $50,000 /yr
I-200-19098-353426 Reported wage: $50,000–$54,540 / year Annualized: $50,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-04-12 Employment end: 2022-09-30 Worker positions: 1
Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.
Albuquerque, NEW MEXICO 04/08/2019 10/01/2019
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.