Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 12 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Tucson, AZ
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Percentiles from Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 5 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 2 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $70,800 |
| 25th | $78,796 |
| 50th (median) | $104,470 |
| 75th | $119,408 |
| 90th | $160,079 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $80,000 | $68,250 | $126,803 | 11 |
| FY2021 | $97,500 | $90,000 | $124,089 | 12 |
| FY2022 | $99,872 | $87,169 | $118,317 | 12 |
| FY2023 | $82,695 | $71,813 | $90,838 | 10 |
| FY2024 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2025 | $111,832 | $99,354 | $121,418 | 10 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 2 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
About Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy
Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Tucson, AZ and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q2. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Astronomer, Operations Manager and Public Relations Manager and the main metro areas are Hilo, HI, Tucson, AZ and Baltimore, MD. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy filed 12 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q2. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy's H-1B filings is $104,470; half of filings fall between $78,796 and $119,408. Bonus and stock are not included.