Basic Chemical Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Basic Chemical Manufacturing (NAICS 3251) filed 1,997 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $116K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Basic Chemical Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Chemical Company | 89 | $108K |
| Linde Inc. | 81 | $118K |
| Linde Engineering North America LLC | 78 | $109K |
| Electric Hydrogen Co | 77 | $133K |
| doTERRA International LLC | 76 | $130K |
| BASF Corporation | 75 | $129K |
| Celanese Corporation | 53 | $125K |
| DuPont Specialty Products USA, LLC | 50 | $129K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3251, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Basic Chemical Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 296 | 15.4% | $81K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 572 | 29.7% | $100K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 453 | 23.5% | $119K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 606 | 31.4% | $141K | 4× |
Across 1,927 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Basic Chemical Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | 231 | $119K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 193 | $112K |
| Chemists | 153 | $103K |
| Software Developers | 111 | $134K |
| Industrial Engineers | 98 | $103K |
| Electrical Engineers | 82 | $125K |
| Materials Scientists | 59 | $119K |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 57 | $87K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Basic Chemical Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 418 | $130K |
| California | 192 | $128K |
| Pennsylvania | 134 | $115K |
| New Jersey | 133 | $110K |
| New York | 103 | $105K |
| Michigan | 92 | $120K |
| Delaware | 88 | $125K |
| Utah | 81 | $130K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Basic Chemical Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 138 | $143K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 3251, Basic Chemical Manufacturing, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).