Chemists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Chemists is $85K/year, across 8,058 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 Chemists 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) | 2,223 | 28.7% | $63K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2,312 | 29.8% | $84K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,737 | 22.4% | $103K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,484 | 19.1% | $125K | 4× |
Across 7,756 certified Chemists 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 Chemists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | 100 | $136K |
| Amgen Inc. | 100 | $124K |
| Novitium Pharma LLC. | 97 | $79K |
| Sciegen Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 86 | $83K |
| PPD Development, L.P. | 82 | $76K |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 79 | $99K |
| Ut-battelle, LLC (oak Ridge National Laboratory) | 75 | $82K |
| Frontage Laboratories, Inc. | 69 | $80K |
Ranked by certified Chemists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Chemists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 1,483 | $85K |
| California | 1,122 | $106K |
| New York | 787 | $80K |
| Massachusetts | 723 | $108K |
| Pennsylvania | 493 | $85K |
| Texas | 343 | $75K |
| Illinois | 343 | $68K |
| North Carolina | 264 | $82K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Chemists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Hauppauge, NY | 228 | $80K |
| Cambridge, MA | 201 | $114K |
| Cranbury, NJ | 165 | $92K |
| Piscataway, NJ | 158 | $89K |
| San Diego, CA | 157 | $109K |
| East Windsor, NJ | 127 | $79K |
Metros with the highest Chemists 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 19-2031.00 — Chemists — 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.