Universities Space Research Association
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 17 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Washington, DC
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Percentiles from Universities Space Research Association'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 | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 4 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 5 |
| Expert · Level IV | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,200 |
| 25th | $85,000 |
| 50th (median) | $100,588 |
| 75th | $113,568 |
| 90th | $134,941 |
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 Universities Space Research Association
Universities Space Research Association'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 Washington, DC and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Astronomer, Atmospheric and Space Scientist and Research Scientist (Computer Science) and the main metro areas are Huntsville, AL, San Jose, CA and Houston, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does Universities Space Research Association sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Universities Space Research Association filed 17 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Universities Space Research Association pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Universities Space Research Association's H-1B filings is $100,588; half of filings fall between $85,000 and $113,568. Bonus and stock are not included.
