Immigration Associate Salary in the United States

How much does an Immigration Associate make in the United States?

As of August 01, 2026, the average salary for an Immigration Associate in the United States is $132,663 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $64.

However, an Immigration Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $157,868
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $121,709 to $145,856
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $111,736
Compensation Planning
Develop a Job Description
Pay Equity
2026 Compensation Trend
AI Onboarding
Smart Recruiting
View as table View as graph 25% $121,709 10% $111,736 90% $157,868 75% $145,856 $132,663 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click

Immigration Associate Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $145,856 $12,155 $2,805 $70
Average $132,663 $11,055 $2,551 $64
25th Percentile $121,709 $10,142 $2,341 $59
Check out Immigration Associate Job Openings in the United States
Physician Other Ohio Permanent Associate Medical Director

eviCore healthcare - Columbus, OH

Instacart

Instacart - Columbus, OH

Physician Psychiatry

Continuum Medical Staffing - Columbus, OH

Search More Immigration Associate Jobs in the United States

Key Factors That Influence Immigration Associate Salaries

An Immigration Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Immigration Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Immigration Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here’s how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $81,429
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $98,528
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $129,914
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $158,632
  • Expert (over 8 years): $212,182
Levels Salary
Research ... Level Immigration Associate$81,429
Research ... Level Immigration Associate$98,528
Immigrati... Level Immigration Associate$129,914
Research ... Level Immigration Associate$158,632
Research ... Level Immigration Associate$212,182
$81,429 0 yr
$98,528 < 2 yrs
$129,914 2-4 yrs
$158,632 5-8 yrs
$212,182 > 8 yrs
View as Table
View as Graph

What Am I Worth?

How Do Immigration Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Immigration Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $146,884.
  • California: $146,327.
  • Massachusetts: $144,377.

Top Paying Cities for Immigration Associates

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $167,328
  • San Francisco: $165,496
  • Oakland: $162,008

What Skills Can Increase an Immigration Associate's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Project Management (Mentioned in 4.21% Job Postings): Project management is the application of processes, methods, skills, knowledge and experience to achieve specific project objectives according to the project acceptance criteria within agreed parameters. Project management has final deliverables that are constrained to a finite timescale and budget.
  • Immunology (Mentioned in 3.16% Job Postings): Immunology is the study of the immune system and is a very important branch of the medical and biological sciences. The immune system protects us from infection through various lines of defence.
  • Data Management (Mentioned in 2.11% Job Postings): Data Management comprises all disciplines related to managing data as a valuable resource. The concept of data management arose in the 1980s as technology moved from sequential processing (first cards, then tape) to random access storage. Since it was now possible to store a discreet fact and quickly access it using random access disk technology, those suggesting that data management was more important than business process management used arguments such as "a customer's home address is stored in 75 (or some other large number) places in our computer systems." However, during this period, random access processing was not competitively fast, so those suggesting "process management" was more important than "data management" used batch processing time as their primary argument. As software applications evolved into real-time, interactive usage, it became obvious that both management processes were important. If the data was not well defined, the data would be mis-used in applications. If the process wasn't well defined, it was impossible to meet user needs.
See More Skills
Skills Demand Percentage
Project Management 4.21%
Immunology 3.16%
Data Management 2.11%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Immigration Associate's salary.
  • Marketing Research: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Illustrator: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
  • Immunology: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Marketing Research
$156,542
18%
Illustrator
$144,603
9%
Immunology
$141,949
7%
Diagnostic Tests
$141,949
7%
Team Development
$140,623
6%
Insight
$139,296
5%
Get Latest Data

Immigration Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Immigration Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 60% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Energy & Utilities and Software & Networking sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Immigration Associate positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Immigration Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Immigration Associate

Industry Sector Average Annual Salary Average Hourly Rate Pay vs.Avg
Energy & Utilities$165,829$80.025%
Software & Networking$159,196$77.020%
Healthcare$156,542$75.018%
Pharmaceuticals$152,562$73.015%
Aerospace & Defense$148,583$71.012%

How Education impacts an Immigration Associate's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Immigration Associates enter the field with a Master's Degree or MBA degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Immigration Associate with a Master's Degree or MBA is between $125,346 and $134,511).

Immigration Associate Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Immigration Associate
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.1%
High School 22.2%
Associates 1.1%
Bachelors 22.2%
Masters 37.5%
Doctorate 39.2%
view as graph

Immigration Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Immigration Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on August 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Immigration Associate

Salaries for an Immigration Associate can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $112,126 in 2023 to around $110,473 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Immigration Associate salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Immigration Associate Over Time

2022
$???
2023
$112,126
2024
$112,466
2025
$110,473
2026
$???
2027
$???
Year Average Annual Salary
2022
View More
2023 $112,126
2024 $112,466
2025 $110,473
2026
View More
2027
View More

Most common benefits for Immigration Associate

Social Security
401(k)
Disability
Healthcare
Pension
Time Off (days)
For Employers

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution.

Compensation Planning

Common company salaries for Immigration Associate

Here are companies hiring for Immigration Associate and their salaries, click below for more details.

Find Your Next Immigration Associate Job

Ready to take the next step in your career? Browse thousands of current Immigration Associate job openings on our job board. Use the search bar below to find your perfect match.

United States
  • MD Staff, LLC

    Columbus, OH

    MD Staff, LLC | Columbus, OH

    Neurologist Locum Tenens Opportunity Near Columbus, OH. We are excited to offer a rewarding locum tenens opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligibl... more

    3 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Associate Vice President, Brand & External Communications. About the Company. National consulting & advisory services firm focused on the healthcare indust... more

    14 Days Ago

  • C.R. England

    Columbus, OH

    C.R. England | Columbus, OH

    Job Description. C.R. England is Now Urgently Hiring Local Dedicated CDL-A Truck Drivers. \n. Dedicated Local Fleet - Home Daily - Competitive Pay* - Full ... more

    15 Days Ago

  • Confidential

    Columbus, OH

    Confidential | Columbus, OH

    Vice President, Credit Risk Strategy & Data Science. About the Company. High-growth SMB lender building the next generation of credit decisioning. Industry... more

    15 Days Ago

  • KreilKamp Trucking

    Columbus, OH

    KreilKamp Trucking | Columbus, OH

    Regional CDL A Drivers | NEW Grads Welcome | Earn $70,000+ Annually. We're proud to be a 4th generation family truck line, started in 1935, but even proude... more

    15 Days Ago

  • Maxim Healthcare

    Columbus, OH

    Maxim Healthcare | Columbus, OH

    Private duty nursing (PDN) allows medically fragile patients to receive quality, skilled nursing care in the comfort of their home: a setting preferred by ... more

    17 Days Ago

For Employees

Get a Salary Increase

Analyze the market and your qualifications to negotiate your salary with confidence.

Search Job Openings

Search thousands of open positions to find your next opportunity.

For Employers

Adjust Employee Salary

Individualize employee pay based on unique job requirements and personal qualifications.

Price My Industry Jobs

Get the latest market price for benchmark jobs and jobs in your industry.

FAQ about Immigration Associate

1. What industry pays the highest salary for Immigration Associate?

The Energy & Utilities industry offers the highest average compensation for Immigration Associate roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

Where Does Our Salary Data Come From?

Salary.com provides salary estimates, histograms, trends, and comparisons using data from employer job postings and third-party sources.

We offer detailed salary information across multiple percentiles for your reference. (Click here to learn Why the Salary Midpoint Formula Is Crucial for Achieving Pay Equity.)

With the most extensive online, real-time compensation data available, Salary.com helps you pinpoint your exact pay target.

Are you an HR manager or compensation specialist?

Salary.com's CompAnalyst platform offers:

  • Detailed skills and competency reports for specific positions
  • Job and employee pricing reports
  • Compensation data tools, salary structures, surveys and benchmarks.
Learn about CompAnalyst