What Social Science Research Assistants earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $31,540.
Level I (Entry)
$58,198
53 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$60,000
38 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$69,991
27 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$89,738
33 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for social science research assistants
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| The Sphere Institute | $95,000 |
| Center For Strategic And Studies | $74,359 |
| Georgetown University | $72,000 |
| The University Of Texas At Austin | $68,400 |
| Michigan State University | $60,630 |
| Texas A M University | $56,484 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Social Science Research Assistants (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.