SponsorWage

Research Area Specialist Associate visa sponsorship salary

Across 5 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Area Specialist Associate is $48,235. The middle half of filings fall between $44,000 and $55,000, and the top decile begins at $64,000. Classified under SOC 19-4061 (Social Science Research Assistants).

Median
$48,235
25th pct
$44,000
75th pct
$55,000
90th pct
$64,000
Filings
5
$41,820$70,000

Who pays what for Research Area Specialist Associate

Ranked by number of certified filings

EmployerFilings25thMedian75th
University of Michigan4$46,631$51,618$58,750

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$70,000IIIJul 24, 2025
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$48,235IMay 29, 2025
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$41,820IMay 21, 2025
University of MichiganAnn Arbor, MI$55,000IIIFeb 24, 2025
University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioSan Antonio, TX$44,000IJan 22, 2025

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Prevailing wage levels I through IV reflect the experience and responsibility the employer attested to, not seniority titles. A level I filing is an entry-level determination; level IV is fully competent and independent. Comparing across levels explains much of the spread between the 25th and 90th percentile above.