Johns Hopkins University Research Assistant (Social Science) salary

Based on 12 H-1B filings by Johns Hopkins University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.

Median salary$72,771
Middle 50%$70.1k–$77.8k
vs. all employers+11%comparison median $65,530
Filings12FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years

Salary range

Box: middle 50% of filings. Whiskers: 10th–90th percentile. 99% of filings are between $63,554 and $83,904.
PercentileSalary
10th$65,268
25th$70,109
50th (median)$72,771
75th$77,792
90th$82,247

By city

Baltimore, MD$72,771 · 12 filings

Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.

By experience level

Wage levelMedianFilings
Level I · Entry too few 1
Level II · Qualified too few 5
Level III · Experienced too few 1
Level IV · Fully competent too few 5

Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.

Questions

How much does a research assistant (social science) make at Johns Hopkins University?

In H-1B filings, Johns Hopkins University's median base salary for Research Assistant (Social Science) is $72,771; half of filings fall between $70,109 and $77,792. Bonus and stock are not included.

Does Johns Hopkins University sponsor H-1B visas for research assistant (social science)s?

Yes. Johns Hopkins University filed 12 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.

Which job titles are included?

Filings are grouped by occupation code 19-4061 (Social Science Research Assistants), so this page covers every job title Johns Hopkins University filed under that code.

Where does this data come from?

The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology