Research Program Specialist visa sponsorship salary
Across 3 certified work-visa filings, the median wage for Research Program Specialist is $65,520. The middle half of filings fall between $62,182 and $68,255, and the top decile begins at $69,896. Classified under SOC 19-1029.01 (Bioinformatics Scientists).
This is one of many job titles filed under Molecular and Cellular Biologists. That page pools every variant, so its figures rest on far more filings than this one.
- Median
- $65,520
- 25th pct
- $62,182
- 75th pct
- $68,255
- 90th pct
- $69,896
- Filings
- 3
Who pays what for Research Program Specialist
Ranked by number of certified filings
| Employer | Filings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Southern California | 2 | $61,880 | $64,917 | $67,953 |
Individual filings
Most recent certified determinations
| Employer | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $58,843 | I | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Winston Lab of Social Science and Innovation | Los Angeles, CA | $65,520 | I | May 12, 2025 |
| The University of Southern California | Los Angeles, CA | $70,990 | I | Mar 13, 2025 |
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.