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Research Associate

2 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $93,706 median salary, FY2023–2024.

NEW YORK, NY NAICS: 611310

The verdict

Research Associate filed 2 H-1B petitions, more than 59% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $93,706 median offered wage.

2
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2024
100%
DOL-certified
$93,706
median offered wage
Top 41%
of sponsors by volume

Based in NEW YORK, NY. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Research Associate. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Research Associate filed 2 Labor Condition Applications covering 2 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2024. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (2 certified of 2 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Research Associate’s H-1B petitions range from $68,000 at the low end to $119,413 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $93,706. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (1 petitions at $119,413 avg), followed by RESEACH ASSOCIATE. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Research Associate is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY under NAICS code 611310, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in NY. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Research Associate ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Research Associate is #48,558 of 119,880 employers nationally and #5,366 of 14,719 employers headquartered in NY. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$93,706

Median Salary

$93,706

Total Workers

2

Compare with another sponsor

Research Associate vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$93,706 · 19% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$116,239
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · about the same as Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.8%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions2 · 100% lower than Mphasis Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
5,406
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2024) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Research Associate

Minimum
$68,000
Maximum
$119,413
Average Salary
$93,706

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+7.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

NEW YORK, NY

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2024

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $119,413 avg
FY2024 1 petitions · 100% certified · $68,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $119,413
FY2024 1 1 $68,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Research Associate

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 1 $119,413
RESEACH ASSOCIATE 1 $68,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Research Associate places H-1B workers across the United States

NY 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Research Associate

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
RESEACH ASSOCIATE NEW YORK, NY $68,000 Certified FY2024
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE NEW YORK, NY $57 /Hour Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Research Associate filed?

Research Associate has filed 2 H-1B LCA petitions covering 2 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2024.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Research Associate?

Research Associate has a 100% certification rate, with 2 out of 2 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Research Associate?

The average H-1B salary at Research Associate is $93,706. Salaries range from $68,000 to $119,413.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Research Associate?

The top H-1B job titles at Research Associate include RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, RESEACH ASSOCIATE. The most common position is RESEARCH ASSOCIATE with 1 petitions at an average salary of $119,413.

Where is Research Associate located?

Research Associate is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY.

Is Research Associate H-1B dependent?

No, Research Associate is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Research Associate's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Research Associate filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2024. Average salary changed from $119,413 to $68,000.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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