Social Science Research Assistants H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Social Science Research Assistants is $63K/year, across 1,541 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Social Science Research Assistants petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 354 | 23.8% | $53K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 498 | 33.5% | $60K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 327 | 22.0% | $67K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 309 | 20.8% | $80K | 4× |
Across 1,488 certified Social Science Research Assistants filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Social Science Research Assistants
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Sphere Institute | 228 | $79K |
| New York University | 36 | $70K |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | 26 | $69K |
| The University of Texas at Austin | 25 | $62K |
| Johns Hopkins University | 24 | $65K |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 24 | $62K |
| The Atlantic Council | 23 | $54K |
| University of Michigan | 22 | $55K |
Ranked by certified Social Science Research Assistants filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Social Science Research Assistants H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 302 | $65K |
| California | 240 | $75K |
| New York | 203 | $66K |
| Texas | 86 | $58K |
| Massachusetts | 77 | $64K |
| Illinois | 60 | $62K |
| Virginia | 59 | $61K |
| Maryland | 57 | $63K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Social Science Research Assistants H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 281 | $65K |
| New York, NY | 152 | $68K |
Metros with the highest Social Science Research Assistants H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-4061.00 — Social Science Research Assistants — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.