Job title
Professional Research Assistant H-1B Salaries
56 certified H-1B filings · FY2016–FY2025 · median base $45k.
Median base
$45k
Middle 50%
$40k–$50k
Filings
56
Top sponsor
University of Colorado
Pay distribution
Base salary distribution
Whiskers reach P10–P90; the box is the P25–P75 interquartile range; the heavy line is the median. Base salary only.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Filings | Median base |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 1 | $57k |
| FY2024 | 1 | $68k |
| FY2022 | 3 | $45k |
| FY2021 | 6 | $44k |
| FY2020 | 4 | $39k |
| FY2019 | 12 | $41k |
| FY2018 | 10 | $43k |
| FY2017 | 8 | $43k |
| FY2016 | 11 | $45k |
Top H-1B sponsors of Professional Research Assistant
Top locations for Professional Research Assistant
Frequently asked questions
- What is the median H-1B salary for a Professional Research Assistant?
- The median certified H-1B base salary for Professional Research Assistant is $45k (FY2025), from 56 filings. The middle 50% earn between $40k and $50k.
- Which companies sponsor the most H-1B Professional Research Assistants?
- The top H-1B sponsors for Professional Research Assistant are University of Colorado, University of Colorado Denver, University of North Carolina at Pembroke.
- Where are most H-1B Professional Research Assistant jobs located?
- The top worksite locations for H-1B Professional Research Assistant roles are Aurora, CO, Boulder, CO, Denver, CO.
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