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Social Science Research Assistants H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 19-4061
Employers filed 344 certified H-1B applications for social science research assistants (July 2025 to June 2026), from 176 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $58,500 to $81,000, with a median of $66,500.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 63 | $62,500 | $71,500 | $82,500 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 54 | $61,500 | $68,500 | $86,000 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | 25 | $70,000 | $86,000 | $105,000 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 29% |
| Level II (qualified) | 28% |
| Level III (experienced) | 21% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 21% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Sphere Institute | 40 | $85,000 | — |
| Texas A&M University | 10 | $58,500 | 1 |
| New York University | 9 | $73,500 | — |
| Johns Hopkins University | 8 | $75,500 | — |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | 7 | $73,000 | — |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 7 | $66,500 | — |
| Atlantic Council of the United States Inc. | 6 | $67,500 | — |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 5 | $75,000 | — |
| The Brookings Institution | 5 | $59,000 | — |
| Michigan State University | 5 | $60,500 | — |
| Georgetown University | 4 | $66,500 | 1 |
| Apprise Incorporated | 4 | $70,000 | — |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | 4 | $69,500 | — |
| The University of Alabama at Birmingham | 4 | $60,500 | — |
| University Of Central Florida | 3 | $57,000 | — |
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | 3 | $65,000 | — |
| Carnegie Endowment for International Peace | 3 | $52,000 | — |
| Northwestern University | 3 | $79,000 | — |
| University of Michigan | 3 | $60,000 | — |
| Henry J Austin Health Center | 3 | $84,500 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Research Associate, Research Assistant, Lead Research Analyst I, Senior Research Associate, Clinical Research Coordinator, Policy Analyst, Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Analyst, Clinical Researcher, Postdoctoral Associate.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.