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Washington State University Research Associate H-1B Salary

Washington State University pays a median H-1B base salary of $53,344 for Research Associate, across 36 certified LCAs.

Median wage

$53,344

Average wage

$57,045

Range

$50,434–$67,724

25th–90th pct

Certified LCAs

36

Salary distribution

Annualized base salary on certified LCAs. Excludes bonus and stock.

25th
Median
75th
90th
Lowest
$45,107
25th
$50,434
Median
$53,344
Average
$57,045
90th
$67,724
Highest
$85,000

Based on 36 certified base wages, annualized.

Filings by year

1
FY20
6
FY21
10
FY22
5
FY23
8
FY24
5
FY25
1
FY26

Top locations for this role

LocationLCAsMedian
Pullman, WA16$51,722
Wenatchee, WA6$59,946
Spokane, WA6$56,680
Prosser, WA5$52,744
Grand Junction, CO1$71,760
Lemont, IL1$85,000
Richland, WA1$55,224