Food Scientists and Technologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Food Scientists and Technologists is $87K/year, across 1,714 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 Food Scientists and Technologists 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) | 409 | 24.4% | $64K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 469 | 28.0% | $83K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 383 | 22.9% | $100K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 412 | 24.6% | $117K | 4× |
Across 1,673 certified Food Scientists and Technologists 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 Food Scientists and Technologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Meat, Inc. | 30 | $83K |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | 29 | $85K |
| David Oppenheimer & Company I, LLC | 29 | $57K |
| Kerry Inc. | 27 | $93K |
| Impossible Foods Inc. | 23 | $116K |
| General Mills, Inc. | 22 | $87K |
| International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 20 | $107K |
| Tate & Lyle Solutions USA, LLC | 19 | $96K |
Ranked by certified Food Scientists and Technologists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Food Scientists and Technologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 359 | $90K |
| Illinois | 172 | $91K |
| New Jersey | 143 | $89K |
| New York | 120 | $88K |
| Wisconsin | 80 | $85K |
| Texas | 79 | $89K |
| Minnesota | 58 | $87K |
| Ohio | 54 | $91K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-1012.00 — Food Scientists and Technologists — 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.