diff --git a/tests/integration/clientv3/naming/resolver_test.go b/tests/integration/clientv3/naming/resolver_test.go
index 8cd5c674859b..0ebe35fc5c59 100644
--- a/tests/integration/clientv3/naming/resolver_test.go
+++ b/tests/integration/clientv3/naming/resolver_test.go
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@ import (
 	"fmt"
 	"strconv"
 	"testing"
+	"time"
 
 	"github.com/stretchr/testify/assert"
 	"github.com/stretchr/testify/require"
@@ -92,6 +93,15 @@ func testEtcdGRPCResolver(t *testing.T, lbPolicy string) {
 		t.Fatalf("unexpected response from foo (e1): %s", resp.GetPayload().GetBody())
 	}
 
+	// For round_robin, gRPC only load-balances across subchannels that are
+	// READY. Right after dialing, the subchannel to e2 may still be
+	// connecting, so early calls land entirely on e1 and look identical to
+	// pick_first, which skews the distribution measured below. Give it a
+	// moment to finish connecting before starting the measured loop.
+	if lbPolicy == "round_robin" {
+		time.Sleep(time.Second)
+	}
+
 	// Send more requests
 	lastResponse := []byte{'1'}
 	totalRequests := 3500