Social Science Research Assistants vs Computer Occupations, All Other
Side-by-side H-1B prevailing-wage comparison using the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report. Quartiles, hiring geography, top sponsors and yearly wage drift.
Key metrics
Wage figures are offered annual wage; volume is total LCA count.
| Metric | Social Science Research Assistants | Computer Occupations, All Other |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage | $114,100▲ | $101,920 |
| P25 wage | $89,320▲ | $80,434 |
| P75 wage | $140,000▲ | $132,829 |
| Wage spread (P75 − P25) | $50,680 | $52,395 |
| Total filings | 7,055 | 289,708▲ |
| Wage samples | 7,045 | 289,384 |
| Rank | #54 | #2▲ |
Median wage by year
Year-over-year drift of the typical offered wage.
Social Science Research Assistants
Computer Occupations, All Other
Top 5 hiring states — Social Science Research Assistants
Top 5 sponsors — Social Science Research Assistants
Top 5 sponsors — Computer Occupations, All Other
- 1COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP32,822
- 2TATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES LIMITED9,114
- 3INFOSYS LIMITED7,417
- 4Microsoft Corporation2,806
- 5HCL AMERICA INC2,235
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