Research Associate Specialist visa sponsorship salary
Across 7 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Associate Specialist is $44,880. The middle half of filings fall between $40,799 and $50,945, and the top decile begins at $54,139. Classified under SOC 19-4012.00 (Agricultural Technicians).
This is one of many job titles filed under Agricultural Technicians. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $44,880
- 25th pct
- $40,799
- 75th pct
- $50,945
- 90th pct
- $54,139
- Filings
- 7
Who pays what for Research Associate Specialist
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Agricultural Center | 7 | $40,799 | $44,880 | $50,945 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSU Agricultural Center | St. Gabriel, LA | $41,599 | I | Sep 25, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Baton Rouge, LA | $49,390 | II | Aug 21, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | St. Gabriel, LA | $39,998 | I | Aug 1, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Alexandria, LA | $52,500 | III | Jun 25, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Baton Rouge, LA | $56,597 | IV | Mar 20, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Winnsboro, LA | $44,880 | II | Mar 19, 2025 |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Alexandria, LA | $39,998 | I | Oct 21, 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.