Chemists
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-2031.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
3,336
Average Salary
$89K
LCA Certification
90.0%
Employers in Data
1,109
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| NOVITIUM PHARMA | 51 | $73,427 |
| FRONTAGE LABORATORIES | 43 | $81,445 |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | 43 | $135,580 |
| SCIEGEN PHARMACEUTICALS | 39 | $85,713 |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 34 | $138,736 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | 34 | $87,281 |
| ASCENT PHARMACEUTICALS | 32 | $75,798 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | 31 | $67,917 |
| CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS | 29 | $89,849 |
| AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICALS | 29 | $103,089 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MA | 69 | $108,941 |
| San Diego, CA | 62 | $115,134 |
| Houston, TX | 55 | $76,669 |
| Piscataway, NJ | 51 | $93,238 |
| South San Francisco, CA | 51 | $126,796 |
| New York, NY | 44 | $88,867 |
| Durham, NC | 41 | $88,520 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Chemists?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Chemists is $88,946, with observed filings ranging from $37,960 to $825,432.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Chemists?
1109 employer names have historical LCAs for Chemists. The highest-volume employers include NOVITIUM PHARMA, FRONTAGE LABORATORIES, ELI LILLY AND COMPANY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Chemists?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Chemists is 90.0% across 3,336 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.