How much does Van Andel Research Institute pay?

Van Andel Research Institute has a median filed salary of $68,399 across 161 DOL filings, ranging from $55,000 to $82,330.

Does Van Andel Research Institute pay above market?

Van Andel Research Institute pays approximately 16.9% relative to the DOL prevailing wage floor for its filed positions.

What jobs does Van Andel Research Institute sponsor?

Van Andel Research Institute files most often for: 19-1042.00, Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists, Biological Scientists, All Other, 19-1029.00, Biological Technicians.

Where does Van Andel Research Institute hire?

Van Andel Research Institute files most DOL cases in: Michigan (143 filings).

Van Andel Research Institute Biological Scientists, All Other Salary - DOL Verified Data

MI Approval Rate 88.8% · most recent FY 2025

Median Salary

$54,002

Certified filings

DOL Filings

Certified: 143

Unique Job Titles

SOC occupations

Approval Rate

88.8%

Certified vs filed

Salary Range

Based on 34 certified filings

DOL-Filed Salary Range

$44,000$49,500$54,002$60,000$240,000

Prevailing Wage Premium - a TruthWage exclusive

+11.7%

Van Andel Research Institute pays 11.7% above the DOL minimum wage floor for its filed positions.

The prevailing wage is the minimum salary DOL sets as the floor for this occupation and location. A positive premium means the employer pays above that floor. Source: DOL LCA filings.

Salary Trend

FY2012 - FY2025

Salaries by Job Title

12 occupations with DOL-filed salary data

Job Title	Filings	Median Salary	vs Market	Salary Range
19-1042.00	48	$73,500	N/A	$67,000$67,000$73,500$78,071$78,071
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists	41	$63,000	-37.4%	$54,000$54,000$63,000$97,000$97,000
Biological Scientists, All Other	34	$54,002	-42.1%	$49,500$49,500$54,002$60,000$60,000
19-1029.00	17	$65,000	N/A	$60,000$60,000$65,000$85,000$85,000
Biological Technicians	8	$52,000	0%	$39,998$39,998$52,000$55,328$55,328
19-1029.01	6	$98,800	N/A	$50,500$50,500$98,800$99,775$99,775
17-3026.01	2	$76,646	N/A	$72,500$72,500$76,646$80,791$80,791
Accountants and Auditors	1	$48,000	-41.2%	Insufficient data for salary range.
15-2099.01	1	$69,798	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
19-1029.02	1	$190,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
29-2012	1	$48,000	N/A	Insufficient data for salary range.
Statistical Assistants	1	$80,000	+55.5%	Insufficient data for salary range.

Individual DOL Filings for Biological Scientists, All Other at Van Andel Research Institute

Date	Salary	Prevailing Wage	Level	Location	Education	Status	Source
Aug 2019	$60,000	$49,088	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2019	$50,500	$49,088	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2019	$75,000	$58,864	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2019	$53,500	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2019	$64,936	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified-Withdrawn	LCA
May 2019	$64,000	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
May 2019	$53,500	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2019	$90,000	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2019	$88,000	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2019	$62,000	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2019	$77,250	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Nov 2018	$60,000	$58,864	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Sep 2018	$48,500	$48,339	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Aug 2018	$60,000	$58,864	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jul 2018	$82,688	$43,035	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jun 2018	$53,520	$43,035	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
May 2018	$57,500	$57,366	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2018	$240,000	$71,677	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Apr 2018	$240,000	$71,667	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
Mar 2018	$57,500	$57,366	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Feb 2018	$60,000	$57,366	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Aug 2017	$54,000	$42,141	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
May 2017	$49,500	$42,141	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2017	$49,500	$42,141	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Withdrawn	LCA
Mar 2017	$50,500	$42,141	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Nov 2016	$50,500	$42,141	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Mar 2016	$55,000	$39,957	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Dec 2015	$45,500	$39,957	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Oct 2015	$45,500	$39,957	-	333 BOSTWICK AVENUE NE MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Aug 2014	$47,000	$33,987	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Jan 2014	$46,000	$38,376	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Dec 2012	$44,000	$38,147	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Nov 2011	$44,000	$42,661	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA
Nov 2011	$54,002	$52,562	-	GRAND RAPIDS MI	N/A	Certified	LCA

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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.

Data covers DOL filings from 2011 to 2025.

Van Andel Research Institute - Biological Scientists, All Other