Research Associate IV visa sponsorship salary
Across 7 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Associate IV is $67,000. The middle half of filings fall between $65,392 and $69,338, and the top decile begins at $74,219. Classified under SOC 19-4021.00 (Biological Technicians).
This is one of many job titles filed under Biological Technicians. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $67,000
- 25th pct
- $65,392
- 75th pct
- $69,338
- 90th pct
- $74,219
- Filings
- 7
Who pays what for Research Associate IV
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 4 | $66,009 | $67,838 | $69,006 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester, MA | $63,037 | IV | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Colorado State University | Fort Collins, CO | $80,548 | II | Aug 19, 2025 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Shrewsbury, MA | $67,000 | IV | Jun 18, 2025 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester, MA | $68,675 | IV | Jun 12, 2025 |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville | Huntsville, AL | $66,489 | I | Jun 3, 2025 |
| HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology | Huntsville, AL | $64,295 | II | Apr 9, 2025 |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | Worcester, MA | $70,000 | IV | Oct 9, 2024 |
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.