OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Research Scientist, Associate
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsResearch Scientist, Associate insights
Total filings17All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$70,00012 eligible salary records
Employer names3Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$65,000–$73,228Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*5 filings$73,281 median · n=2
*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 · 12 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Research Scientist, Associate15
$70,000 median · n=11 eligible
Research Scientist, Associate - Atmospheric Science1
— median · n=0 eligible
Research Scientist, Associate - Developmental Biology1
$71,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
West Lafayette, IN8
$70,000 median · n=5 eligible
Farmington, NM2
$60,888 median · n=2 eligible
Laramie, WY2
$71,000 median · n=1 eligible
Las Cruces, NM2
$65,000 median · n=2 eligible
Carlsbad, NM1
$78,717 median · n=1 eligible
Houston, TX1
$102,606 median · n=1 eligible
Villanova, PA1
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
76.5%Certified LCAs
Certified13 76.5%
Certified - Withdrawn4 23.5%
Denominator: all 17 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Purdue University8
$70,000 median · n=5 eligible
New Mexico State University6
$65,000 median · n=5 eligible
University Of Wyoming3
$86,803 median · n=2 eligible
Top 3 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$70,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$63,704
25th percentile$65,000
Median (50th)$70,000
75th percentile$73,228
90th percentile$78,402
n=12 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
17 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 Wyoming | Research Scientist, Associate - Atmospheric Science | $79,643I-200-26009-549717 Reported wage: $79,643–$80,004 / year Annualized: $79,643 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | Laramie, WY | 01/09/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $75,561I-200-26015-561691 Reported wage: $75,561–$155,000 / year Annualized: $75,561 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-23 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 01/15/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| University Of Wyoming | Research Scientist, Associate - Developmental Biology | $71,000I-200-25337-456029 Reported wage: $71,000–$72,000 / year Annualized: $71,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-10 Employment end: 2028-12-09 Worker positions: 1 | Laramie, WY | 12/03/2025 | 12/10/2025 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $70,000.08I-200-23048-784443 Reported wage: $70,000.08 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-03 Employment end: 2026-04-23 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 02/17/2023 | 04/24/2023 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $65,000.04I-200-23167-119821 Reported wage: $65,000.04 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-03 Employment end: 2026-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 06/16/2023 | 07/01/2023 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $78,717.13I-200-25238-268305 Reported wage: $78,717.13 / year Annualized: $78,717 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-03 Employment end: 2029-02-19 Worker positions: 1 | Carlsbad, NM | 08/26/2025 | 02/20/2026 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $65,000I-200-25083-798458 Reported wage: $65,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-03-31 Employment end: 2028-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Las Cruces, NM | 03/24/2025 | 07/15/2025 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $65,000I-200-25049-702138 Reported wage: $65,000 / year Annualized: $65,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-25 Employment end: 2028-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Las Cruces, NM | 02/18/2025 | 05/01/2025 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $63,560.23I-200-25019-628683 Reported wage: $63,560.23 / year Annualized: $63,560 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-01-27 Employment end: 2025-08-17 Worker positions: 1 | Farmington, NM | 01/19/2025 | 01/31/2025 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $29.93I-200-24163-095883 Reported wage: $29.93 / hour Annualized: $62,254 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-06-18 Employment end: 2027-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Villanova, PA | 06/11/2024 | 07/01/2024 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $72,450.12I-200-24019-652907 Reported wage: $72,450.12 / year Annualized: $72,450 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-26 Employment end: 2027-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 01/19/2024 | 03/01/2024 |
| University Of Wyoming | Research Scientist, Associate | $102,606I-200-23201-204265 Reported wage: $102,606–$102,612 / year Annualized: $102,606 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-07-27 Employment end: 2024-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Houston, TX | 07/20/2023 | 08/01/2023 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $70,000.08I-200-23153-072779 Reported wage: $70,000.08 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-09 Employment end: 2026-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 06/02/2023 | 07/15/2023 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $70,000.08I-200-23024-722445 Reported wage: $70,000.08 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-06-02 Employment end: 2026-01-31 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 01/24/2023 | 02/01/2023 |
| New Mexico State University | Research Scientist, Associate | $58,216I-200-23121-979119 Reported wage: $58,216 / year Annualized: $58,216 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-08 Employment end: 2026-05-14 Worker positions: 1 | Farmington, NM | 05/01/2023 | 05/15/2023 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $70,000I-200-22101-055362 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-18 Employment end: 2023-04-23 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 04/11/2022 | 04/24/2022 |
| Purdue University | Research Scientist, Associate | $70,000I-200-22070-972877 Reported wage: $70,000 / year Annualized: $70,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-03-18 Employment end: 2023-04-23 Worker positions: 1 | West Lafayette, IN | 03/11/2022 | 04/24/2022 |
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.