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Research Associate (physicist) visa sponsorship salary

Across 2 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Associate (physicist) is $84,114. The middle half of filings fall between $81,171 and $87,057, and the top decile begins at $88,823. Classified under SOC 19-2012.00 (Physicists).

This is one of many job titles filed under Physicists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.

Median
$84,114
25th pct
$81,171
75th pct
$87,057
90th pct
$88,823
Filings
2

Who pays what for Research Associate (physicist)

Ranked by number of certified filings

Employers filing Research Associate (physicist), with wage percentiles
EmployerFilings25thMedian75th
University of Colorado2$81,171$84,114$87,057

Individual filings

Most recent certified determinations

Recent certified Research Associate (physicist) filings, with wage and level
EmployerLocationWageLevelDecided
University of ColoradoBoulder, CO$78,229IMay 12, 2025
University of ColoradoBoulder, CO$90,000IIOct 5, 2024

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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.