Van Andel Research Institute
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 33 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Grand Rapids, MI
At a glance
- Van Andel Research Institute hires mid-level. 70% of its filings are Level II, 1.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (42%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 100% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $77,000, median prevailing wage $63,107.
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Percentiles from Van Andel Research Institute's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Van Andel Research Institute hires for
Bar: share of Van Andel Research Institute's filings. Figure: median base salary.
Show all 1 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Scientist | $77,000 | 25 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Van Andel Research Institute.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 24% of filings
Mid-level · 70% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 8 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $77,000 | 23 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 2 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Van Andel Research Institute files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | $77,000 | 33 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $72,000 |
| 25th | $75,000 |
| 50th (median) | $77,000 |
| 75th | $80,791 |
| 90th | $85,152 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $60,000 | $58,500 | $83,102 | 14 |
| FY2021 | $76,000 | $64,500 | $154,155 | 15 |
| FY2022 | $64,248 | $60,500 | $73,750 | 27 |
| FY2023 | $73,500 | $72,000 | $76,125 | 28 |
| FY2024 | $73,500 | $72,250 | $75,875 | 15 |
| FY2025 | $77,000 | $74,000 | $80,000 | 21 |
| FY2026 | $77,793 | $75,000 | $82,418 | 12 |
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.
Job titles at Van Andel Research Institute
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Scientist | $78,773 | $77.2k–$81.5k | 14 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | $75,623 | $73.3k–$77k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Van Andel Research Institute
Van Andel Research Institute'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 Grand Rapids, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Medical Scientist, Molecular and Cellular Biologist and Research Manager (Natural Sciences) and the main metro areas are Grand Rapids, MI. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Van Andel Research Institute sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Van Andel Research Institute filed 33 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 Van Andel Research Institute pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Van Andel Research Institute's H-1B filings is $77,000; half of filings fall between $75,000 and $80,791. Bonus and stock are not included.