OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Instructor
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
Insights follow the displayed search filters, including partial name matches. All loaded years.
THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsResearch Instructor insights
Total filings489All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$62,294381 eligible salary records
Employer names65Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$55,000–$70,500Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*29 filings$75,570 median · n=21
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 381 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Research Instructor460
$62,052 median · n=356 eligible
Research Instructor (Clinical Research Instructor)2
$68,234 median · n=2 eligible
Research Instructor (Machine Shop Experiential Instructor)2
$55,667 median · n=2 eligible
Research Instructor In Psychiatry2
$58,038 median · n=2 eligible
Research Instructor- Bbs Neuroscience2
$52,500 median · n=1 eligible
Research Instructor--Cancer Biology2
$63,824 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Research Instructor2
$91,957 median · n=1 eligible
Biostatistician/Programmer/Research Instructor1
$97,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Pittsburgh, PA117
$60,000 median · n=101 eligible
Nashville, TN70
$65,000 median · n=65 eligible
Aurora, CO58
$62,500 median · n=30 eligible
Omaha, NE32
$50,379 median · n=30 eligible
Cincinnati, OH21
$86,006 median · n=10 eligible
Washington, DC21
$75,000 median · n=11 eligible
Philadelphia, PA18
$67,454 median · n=17 eligible
Charleston, SC17
$66,582 median · n=12 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
78.3%Certified LCAs
Certified383 78.3%
Certified - Withdrawn92 18.8%
Withdrawn12 2.5%
Denied2 0.4%
Denominator: all 489 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
University Of Pittsburgh122
$60,000 median · n=106 eligible
Vanderbilt University Medical Center39
$65,000 median · n=36 eligible
Vanderbilt University39
$62,000 median · n=37 eligible
University Of Nebraska Medical Center37
$50,258 median · n=35 eligible
University Of Colorado34
$60,000 median · n=23 eligible
University Of Colorado Denver34
$66,685 median · n=17 eligible
Georgetown University21
$75,000 median · n=11 eligible
Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center20
$102,000 median · n=9 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$62,294Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$50,100
25th percentile$55,000
Median (50th)$62,294
75th percentile$70,500
90th percentile$80,000
n=381 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
489 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado Denver / Anschutz | Research Instructor | $57,054I-200-26169-028379 Reported wage: $57,054–$66,425 / year Annualized: $57,054 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Auora, CO | 06/18/2026 | 12/01/2026 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | Research Instructor | $84,281I-200-26166-016384 Reported wage: $84,281 / year Annualized: $84,281 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-23 Employment end: 2027-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Chapel Hill, NC | 06/15/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $70,200I-200-26163-009783 Reported wage: $70,200 / year Annualized: $70,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 06/12/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research Instructor | $80,014I-200-26161-999850 Reported wage: $80,014–$120,043 / year Annualized: $80,014 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-17 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Nashville, TN | 06/10/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| East Carolina University | Research Instructor | $82,000I-200-26154-979217 Reported wage: $82,000 / year Annualized: $82,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-10 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Greenville, NC | 06/03/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $78,000I-200-26133-905845 Reported wage: $78,000 / year Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-20 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 05/13/2026 | 06/15/2026 |
| Vanderbilt University | Research Instructor | $71,070I-200-26131-893128 Reported wage: $71,070 / year Annualized: $71,070 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-06-17 Worker positions: 1 | Nashville, TN | 05/11/2026 | 06/18/2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research Instructor | $73,508I-200-26124-863611 Reported wage: $73,508–$106,930 / year Annualized: $73,508 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-11 Employment end: 2029-05-17 Worker positions: 1 | Nashville, TN | 05/04/2026 | 05/18/2026 |
| Cincinnati Children'S Hospital Medical Center | Research Instructor | $70,000I-200-24107-890812 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2027-05-05 Worker positions: 1 | Cincinnati, OH | 04/16/2024 | 05/06/2024 |
| University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill | Research Instructor | $82,010I-200-25143-014208 Reported wage: $82,010 / year Annualized: $82,010 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2026-07-05 Worker positions: 1 | Chapel Hill, NC | 05/23/2025 | 07/06/2025 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $67,475I-200-26071-699696 Reported wage: $67,475 / year Annualized: $67,475 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 03/12/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| University Of Nebraska Medical Center | Research Instructor | $54,897I-200-26070-697050 Reported wage: $54,897 / year Annualized: $54,897 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-18 Employment end: 2029-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Omaha, NE | 03/11/2026 | 08/15/2026 |
| University Of Nebraska Medical Center | Research Instructor | $54,897I-200-26068-689880 Reported wage: $54,897 / year Annualized: $54,897 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-11 Employment end: 2029-08-14 Worker positions: 1 | Omaha, NE | 03/09/2026 | 08/15/2026 |
| Georgetown University | Research Instructor | $75,638.4I-200-26061-672678 Reported wage: $75,638.4 / year Annualized: $75,638 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-09 Employment end: 2029-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 03/02/2026 | 09/01/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $68,000I-200-26026-589325 Reported wage: $68,000 / year Annualized: $68,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-02 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 01/26/2026 | 04/01/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $75,570I-200-25357-506364 Reported wage: $75,570 / year Annualized: $75,570 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-02 Employment end: 2029-02-28 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12/23/2025 | 03/01/2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research Instructor | $86,479I-200-25350-486593 Reported wage: $86,479 / year Annualized: $86,479 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-23 Employment end: 2029-02-16 Worker positions: 1 | Nashville, TN | 12/16/2025 | 02/17/2026 |
| University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences | Research Instructor | $56,202I-200-25353-496878 Reported wage: $56,202 / year Annualized: $56,202 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-19 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Little Rock, AR | 12/19/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
| University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences | Research Instructor | $60,979I-200-25351-490832 Reported wage: $60,979 / year Annualized: $60,979 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-18 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Little Rock, AR | 12/17/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research Instructor | $86,479I-200-25345-474619 Reported wage: $86,479 / year Annualized: $86,479 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-16 Employment end: 2029-02-16 Worker positions: 1 | Nashville, TN | 12/11/2025 | 02/17/2026 |
| Georgetown University | Research Instructor | $102,810.12I-200-25336-450608 Reported wage: $102,810.12 / year Annualized: $102,810 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-09 Employment end: 2029-02-12 Worker positions: 1 | Washington, DC | 12/02/2025 | 02/13/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $80,000I-200-25321-412991 Reported wage: $80,000 / year Annualized: $80,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-24 Employment end: 2028-12-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/17/2025 | 01/01/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $72,775I-200-25317-404671 Reported wage: $72,775 / year Annualized: $72,775 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-20 Employment end: 2029-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/13/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $74,825I-200-25307-363165 Reported wage: $74,825 / year Annualized: $74,825 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2029-01-14 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/03/2025 | 01/15/2026 |
| University Of Pittsburgh | Research Instructor | $67,983.24I-200-25308-371075 Reported wage: $67,983.24 / year Annualized: $67,983 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2027-03-31 Worker positions: 1 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/04/2025 | 04/01/2026 |
Showing 1–25 of 489
Page 1Next
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.