Chemical Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Chemical Engineers is $110K/year, across 4,067 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Chemical Engineers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 956 | 26.0% | $82K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,160 | 31.6% | $107K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 861 | 23.4% | $122K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 697 | 19.0% | $147K | 4× |
Across 3,674 certified Chemical Engineers filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Chemical Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Dow Chemical Company | 129 | $116K |
| Amgen Inc. | 100 | $120K |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 89 | $110K |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 74 | $137K |
| Eli Lilly and Company | 57 | $136K |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 51 | $94K |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 46 | $119K |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 40 | $91K |
Ranked by certified Chemical Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Chemical Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 724 | $121K |
| Texas | 587 | $123K |
| Massachusetts | 418 | $111K |
| Illinois | 196 | $99K |
| Pennsylvania | 181 | $106K |
| New Jersey | 172 | $109K |
| New York | 151 | $105K |
| Michigan | 134 | $114K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Chemical Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 251 | $133K |
| Cambridge, MA | 102 | $104K |
Metros with the highest Chemical Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2041.00, Chemical Engineers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.