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Researcher 5

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Researcher 5 insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings254All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$60,000199 eligible salary records
Employer names5Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$53,078–$67,990Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
012243547FY 2016: 21 filings16FY 2017: 20 filings17FY 2018: 11 filings18FY 2019: 29 filings19FY 2020: 30 filings20FY 2021: 21 filings21FY 2022: 30 filings22FY 2023: 42 filings23FY 2024: 27 filings24FY 2025: 16 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$153,101 median · n=2

*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 · 199 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
Researcher 5243
$59,837 median · n=189 eligible
Researcher 5 (Scientist)2
$58,885 median · n=2 eligible
Researcher 5 – Staff Scientist2
$72,444 median · n=2 eligible
Research Professional 5 - Biochemistry (Researcher 5)1
— median · n=0 eligible
Researcher 5 (Assistant Research Professor)1
$87,150 median · n=1 eligible
Researcher 5 (Bioinformatics Analyst)1
$85,000 median · n=1 eligible
Researcher 5 (Data Analyst)1
$73,080 median · n=1 eligible
Researcher 5 (Senior Researcher 2)1
$116,189 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
Minneapolis, MN147
$60,000 median · n=117 eligible
St. Paul, MN40
$58,000 median · n=29 eligible
Austin, MN20
$66,167 median · n=16 eligible
Minneapolis, MINNESOTA18
$57,750 median · n=15 eligible
Saint Paul, MN13
$55,555 median · n=7 eligible
Duluth, MN4
$70,651 median · n=4 eligible
St. Paul, MINNESOTA3
$65,000 median · n=3 eligible
Austin, MINNESOTA1
$49,500 median · n=1 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
81.5%Certified LCAs
Certified207 81.5%
Certified - Withdrawn42 16.5%
Withdrawn5 2.0%

Denominator: all 254 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
University Of Minnesota250
$59,837 median · n=195 eligible
Regents Of The University Of Minnesota2
$74,158 median · n=2 eligible
Usg Corporation1
$116,189 median · n=1 eligible
Waymo LLC1
$250,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 4 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
$60,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,426
25th percentile$53,078
Median (50th)$60,000
75th percentile$67,990
90th percentile$79,775

n=199 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

254 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
Waymo LLCResearcher 5

Filing details

$250,000 /yr

I-200-26166-017537
Reported wage: $250,000 / year
Annualized: $250,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-23
Employment end: 2029-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Mountain View, CA06/15/202609/13/2026
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$81,000 /yr

I-200-24309-451716
Reported wage: $81,000 / year
Annualized: $81,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2027-12-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN11/04/202412/02/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$59,837.23 /yr

I-200-24302-437536
Reported wage: $59,837.23 / year
Annualized: $59,837
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-09
Employment end: 2028-01-20
Worker positions: 1

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

St. Paul, MN10/28/202401/21/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$57,448 /yr

I-200-23058-805167
Reported wage: $57,448 / year
Annualized: $57,448
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-25
Employment end: 2026-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN02/27/202307/01/2023
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$64,000 /yr

I-200-22222-407733
Reported wage: $64,000 / year
Annualized: $64,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-08
Employment end: 2026-01-15
Worker positions: 1

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

St. Paul, MN08/10/202201/16/2023
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$56,202 /yr

I-200-25324-426610
Reported wage: $56,202–$83,845 / year
Annualized: $56,202
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-28
Employment end: 2029-01-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN11/20/202502/01/2026
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$95,473 /yr

I-200-24250-321739
Reported wage: $95,473 / year
Annualized: $95,473
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-03
Employment end: 2027-10-20
Worker positions: 1

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

Chicago, IL09/06/202410/21/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearch Professional 5 - Biochemistry (Researcher 5)

Filing details

$61,008 /yr

I-200-25029-652336
Reported wage: $61,008 / year
Annualized: $61,008
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-29
Employment end: 2028-03-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN01/29/202503/10/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$84,209 /yr

I-200-23342-554408
Reported wage: $84,209 / year
Annualized: $84,209
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-02
Employment end: 2027-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN12/08/202305/01/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5: Stormwater Treatment Materials Specialist

Filing details

$59,301 /yr

I-200-25139-991611
Reported wage: $59,301–$69,768 / year
Annualized: $59,301
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-27
Employment end: 2028-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Duluth, MN05/19/202509/01/2025
Usg CorporationResearcher 5 (Senior Researcher 2)

Filing details

$116,189 /yr

I-200-25091-816879
Reported wage: $116,189–$131,660 / year
Annualized: $116,189
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Libertyville, IL04/01/202510/01/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$68,000 /yr

I-200-24120-936501
Reported wage: $68,000 / year
Annualized: $68,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-31
Employment end: 2027-08-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN04/29/202408/26/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$82,400 /yr

I-200-25022-635077
Reported wage: $82,400 / year
Annualized: $82,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-29
Employment end: 2028-02-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN01/22/202502/13/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$82,000 /yr

I-200-25013-614945
Reported wage: $82,000 / year
Annualized: $82,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2028-03-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN01/13/202503/14/2025
Regents Of The University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$79,667.7 /yr

I-200-25002-588248
Reported wage: $79,667.7 / year
Annualized: $79,668
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-10
Employment end: 2028-06-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, MN01/02/202506/16/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$59,837.23 /yr

I-200-24352-551892
Reported wage: $59,837.23 / year
Annualized: $59,837
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-26
Employment end: 2028-03-27
Worker positions: 1

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

St. Paul, MN12/17/202403/28/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5 – Staff Scientist

Filing details

$69,888 /yr

I-200-24338-515098
Reported wage: $69,888–$88,613 / year
Annualized: $69,888
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-10
Employment end: 2028-01-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN12/03/202401/09/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$75,707 /yr

I-200-24310-455504
Reported wage: $75,707 / year
Annualized: $75,707
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-13
Employment end: 2026-03-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Ely, MN11/05/202411/05/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$67,980 /yr

I-200-24305-445964
Reported wage: $67,980 / year
Annualized: $67,980
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-07
Employment end: 2028-02-13
Worker positions: 1

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

St. Paul, MN10/31/202402/14/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$67,980 /yr

I-200-24298-431145
Reported wage: $67,980 / year
Annualized: $67,980
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-31
Employment end: 2028-02-13
Worker positions: 1

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

St. Paul, MN10/24/202402/14/2025
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-24291-413768
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-24
Employment end: 2027-11-10
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN10/17/202411/11/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$58,198 /yr

I-200-23306-475311
Reported wage: $58,198 / year
Annualized: $58,198
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-14
Employment end: 2026-11-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN11/02/202311/27/2023
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-23214-233140
Reported wage: $58,000 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-08
Employment end: 2026-08-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN08/02/202308/28/2023
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$71,032 /yr

I-200-24250-320776
Reported wage: $71,032 / year
Annualized: $71,032
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-09-13
Employment end: 2027-09-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN09/06/202409/19/2024
University Of MinnesotaResearcher 5

Filing details

$72,862 /yr

I-200-24207-221940
Reported wage: $72,862 / year
Annualized: $72,862
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-08-01
Employment end: 2027-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Minneapolis, MN07/25/202408/30/2024

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.