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Research Data Specialist

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Research Data Specialist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings88All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$68,48063 eligible salary records
Employer names25Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$61,389–$77,626Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
05101419FY 2016: 4 filings16FY 2017: 4 filings17FY 2018: 7 filings18FY 2019: 8 filings19FY 2020: 4 filings20FY 2021: 8 filings21FY 2022: 10 filings22FY 2023: 7 filings23FY 2024: 11 filings24FY 2025: 17 filings25FY 2026: 8 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*8 filings$73,364 median · n=7

*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 · 63 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
Research Data Specialist23
$61,033 median · n=14 eligible
Clinical Research Data Specialist19
$64,750 median · n=18 eligible
Research Data Specialist I12
$68,480 median · n=9 eligible
Research Data Specialist Ii11
$82,852 median · n=4 eligible
Clinical Research Data Specialist Lead10
$77,938 median · n=9 eligible
Clinical Research Data Specialist Ii3
$71,885 median · n=1 eligible
Epidemiology Research Data Specialist Ii2
$78,844 median · n=2 eligible
Clinical Research Data Specialist Iii1
$62,400 median · n=1 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
Los Angeles, CA20
$68,578 median · n=19 eligible
New York, NY12
$66,140 median · n=8 eligible
San Diego, CA12
$77,938 median · n=9 eligible
Sacramento, CA9
$83,832 median · n=2 eligible
Memphis, TN7
$68,480 median · n=7 eligible
Oklahoma City, OK4
$47,000 median · n=2 eligible
Charlotte, NC3
$65,000 median · n=2 eligible
Elk Grove, CA3
— median · n=0 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
85.2%Certified LCAs
Certified75 85.2%
Certified - Withdrawn9 10.2%
Withdrawn4 4.5%

Denominator: all 88 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center20
$64,750 median · n=19 eligible
Weill Cornell Medical College13
$70,800 median · n=9 eligible
The University Of Southern California12
$77,938 median · n=9 eligible
St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital9
$68,480 median · n=9 eligible
California Department Of Transportation5
$83,460 median · n=5 eligible
University Of Illinois4
$74,366 median · n=2 eligible
University Of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center4
$47,000 median · n=2 eligible
California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation3
— median · n=0 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
$68,480Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$52,478
25th percentile$61,389
Median (50th)$68,480
75th percentile$77,626
90th percentile$85,875

n=63 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

88 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
California Energy CommissionResearch Data Specialist Ii

Filing details

$7,640 per month

I-200-26152-968472
Reported wage: $7,640–$9,561 / month
Annualized: $91,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-07-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA06/01/202607/13/2026
California Department Of TransportationResearch Data Specialist Ii

Filing details

$91,680 /yr

I-200-26140-932687
Reported wage: $91,680–$114,732 / year
Annualized: $91,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Oakland, CA05/20/202607/01/2026
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeResearch Data Specialist

Filing details

$60,587 /yr

I-200-26111-817669
Reported wage: $60,587 / year
Annualized: $60,587
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2029-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY04/21/202607/01/2026
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$86,200 /yr

I-200-26103-787284
Reported wage: $86,200–$146,400 / year
Annualized: $86,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA04/13/202610/01/2026
Weill Cornell Medical CollegeResearch Data Specialist

Filing details

$73,364 /yr

I-200-26033-613843
Reported wage: $73,364 / year
Annualized: $73,364
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-09
Employment end: 2029-06-04
Worker positions: 1

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

New York, NY02/02/202606/05/2026
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$68,578 /yr

I-200-26014-557262
Reported wage: $68,578–$82,700 / year
Annualized: $68,578
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-21
Employment end: 2029-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA01/13/202605/01/2026
California Department Of TransportationResearch Data Specialist I

Filing details

$83,460 /yr

I-200-25344-473497
Reported wage: $83,460–$104,472 / year
Annualized: $83,460
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-17
Employment end: 2029-01-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Oakland, CA12/10/202501/12/2026
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$71,323 /yr

I-200-25324-423819
Reported wage: $71,323–$121,076 / year
Annualized: $71,323
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-26
Employment end: 2029-02-11
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA11/19/202502/12/2026
The University Of Southern CaliforniaClinical Research Data Specialist Lead

Filing details

$92,040 /yr

I-200-25264-323693
Reported wage: $92,040–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $92,040
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-26
Employment end: 2029-01-22
Worker positions: 1

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

San Diego, CA09/21/202501/23/2026
University Of IllinoisResearch Data Specialist

Filing details

$76,929.24 /yr

I-200-25234-262230
Reported wage: $76,929.24 / year
Annualized: $76,929
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-29
Employment end: 2028-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Springfield, IL08/22/202512/01/2025
University Of IllinoisResearch Data Specialist

Filing details

$76,167.56 /yr

I-200-25196-174985
Reported wage: $76,167.56 / year
Annualized: $76,168
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-18
Employment end: 2028-11-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Springfield, IL07/15/202512/01/2025
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$68,578 /yr

I-200-25205-197623
Reported wage: $68,578–$82,700 / year
Annualized: $68,578
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-31
Employment end: 2028-10-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA07/24/202510/14/2025
California Department Of TransportationResearch Data Specialist Ii

Filing details

$89,004 /yr

I-200-25203-192519
Reported wage: $89,004–$111,396 / year
Annualized: $89,004
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-29
Employment end: 2028-09-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA07/22/202509/02/2025
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$70,886 /yr

I-200-25196-177045
Reported wage: $70,886–$110,073 / year
Annualized: $70,886
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-22
Employment end: 2028-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA07/15/202501/01/2026
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterSenior Clinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$63,190 /yr

I-200-25192-168357
Reported wage: $63,190–$91,361.17 / year
Annualized: $63,190
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-18
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mount Juliet, TN07/11/202510/01/2025
Department Of Water ResourcesResearch Data Specialist I

Filing details

$6,752 per month

I-200-25135-982649
Reported wage: $6,752–$8,452 / month
Annualized: $81,024
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-22
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA05/15/202510/01/2025
California Workforce Development BoardResearch Data Specialist Ii

Filing details

$7,417 per month

I-200-25119-919141
Reported wage: $7,417–$9,283 / month
Annualized: $89,004
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-06
Employment end: 2028-04-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA04/29/202504/29/2025
California Workforce Development BoardResearch Data Specialist Ii

Filing details

$7,417 per month

I-200-25097-839695
Reported wage: $7,417–$9,283 / month
Annualized: $89,004
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-14
Employment end: 2028-06-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA04/07/202506/30/2025
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$64,750 /yr

I-200-25084-800113
Reported wage: $64,750–$110,073 / year
Annualized: $64,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-31
Employment end: 2028-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA03/24/202508/02/2025
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterClinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$64,750 /yr

I-200-25084-800118
Reported wage: $64,750–$110,073 / year
Annualized: $64,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-31
Employment end: 2028-08-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA03/24/202508/20/2025
Magnite, Inc.Sr. Research Data Specialist, Business Intelligence

Filing details

$83,660.71 /yr

I-200-25052-712730
Reported wage: $83,660.71 / year
Annualized: $83,661
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-27
Employment end: 2028-02-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA02/20/202502/20/2025
Board Of Regents Of The University Of NebraskaResearch Data Specialist

Filing details

$52,000 /yr

I-200-25048-699218
Reported wage: $52,000 / year
Annualized: $52,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-24
Employment end: 2028-07-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Lincoln, NE02/17/202507/26/2025
California Department Of Corrections And RehabilitationResearch Data Specialist Iii

Filing details

$8,148 per month

I-200-25023-638681
Reported wage: $8,148–$10,199 / month
Annualized: $97,776
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-30
Employment end: 2028-03-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Elk Grove, CA01/23/202503/05/2025
Department Of Water ResourcesResearch Data Specialist I

Filing details

$6,752 per month

I-200-24337-511577
Reported wage: $6,752–$8,452 / month
Annualized: $81,024
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-09
Employment end: 2027-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Sacramento, CA12/02/202412/31/2024
University Of RochesterSr. Clinical Research Data Specialist

Filing details

$56,000 /yr

I-200-24302-438105
Reported wage: $56,000–$66,000 / year
Annualized: $56,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-04
Employment end: 2027-11-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY10/28/202411/18/2024

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.