Research Associate H-1B Sponsors
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Research Associates? Below are the top employers by FY2026 filing volume, the median offered salary, and the DOL LCA certification rate — all from 1.5M+ official Department of Labor disclosure records.
FY2026 filings
1,668
Median salary
$75,000
DOL LCA certification rate
74.2%
Top 10 Companies Sponsoring Research Associates
| # | Company | H-1B filings | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Of Pennsylvania | 66 | 4.0% |
| 2 | Northwestern University | 65 | 3.9% |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins | 62 | 3.7% |
| 4 | University Of Virginia | 49 | 2.9% |
| 5 | Cornell University | 47 | 2.8% |
| 6 | Harvard University | 47 | 2.8% |
| 7 | University Of Colorado | 46 | 2.8% |
| 8 | University Of Texas At Austin | 36 | 2.2% |
| 9 | University Of California San Diego | 30 | 1.8% |
| 10 | Mayo Clinic | 29 | 1.7% |
Research Associate H-1B FAQs
Which companies sponsor H-1B visas for Research Associates?
The top sponsors in FY2026 include University Of Pennsylvania, Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins — ranked by official DOL filing counts in the table above.
What is the median H-1B salary for Research Associates?
The median offered annual salary was $75,000 across 1,668 FY2026 DOL filings. Use it as a benchmark when evaluating offers.
How many H-1B filings named this title?
1,668 Labor Condition Applications in FY2026, with a DOL LCA certification rate of 74.2%. Remember: DOL certification covers the LCA paperwork — it is not a USCIS petition approval rate.
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