Social Science Research Assistants
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-4061.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
622
Average Salary
$64K
LCA Certification
81.0%
Employers in Data
269
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| THE SPHERE INSTITUTE | 79 | $78,118 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | 16 | $69,671 |
| THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY | 14 | $51,739 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | 12 | $83,526 |
| BOSTON COLLEGE | 11 | $71,835 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN | 10 | $58,721 |
| RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF CUNY | 9 | $69,915 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY | 8 | $60,572 |
| THE COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY | 8 | $53,369 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO | 8 | $60,593 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 73 | $67,000 |
| Burlingame, CA | 56 | $78,606 |
| New York, NY | 47 | $69,242 |
| Baltimore, MD | 29 | $66,899 |
| Chicago, IL | 24 | $60,208 |
| Princeton, NJ | 16 | $53,764 |
| Austin, TX | 13 | $75,497 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 12 | $63,633 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 10 | $58,721 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Social Science Research Assistants?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Social Science Research Assistants is $64,342, with observed filings ranging from $27,498 to $149,903.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Social Science Research Assistants?
269 employer names have historical LCAs for Social Science Research Assistants. The highest-volume employers include THE SPHERE INSTITUTE, JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Social Science Research Assistants?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Social Science Research Assistants is 81.0% across 622 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.