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Formulation Scientist: H-1B salaries
84 labor condition applications used the job title Formulation Scientist. Median offered base salary $82,618; middle half $71,157–$99,250.
Applications (LCAs)84
Median offered salary$82,618
Middle half of salaries$71,157–$99,250
10th–90th percentile$65,000–$117,745
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $65,500 |
| Level II (qualified) | $83,429 |
| Level III (experienced) | $87,066 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $103,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 22 | $81,714 |
| FY2024 | 26 | $79,281 |
| FY2025 | 11 | $88,256 |
| FY2026 | 19 | $81,806 |
Cities
- Bethlehem, PA10
- Fairfield, NJ6
- Indianapolis, IN5
- Dayton, NJ5
- Hauppauge, NY5
- Iowa City, IA4
- New York, NY3
- Central Islip, NY2
- Santa Ana, CA2
- Philadelphia, PA2
- Sellersville, PA2
- Grand Rapids, MI2
- Houston, TX2
- Somerset, NJ2
- Aurora, IL2
- Lexington, KY2
- Orange City, FL2
- Tampa, FL2
- Exton, PA1
- Wilmington, MA1
- Chicago, IL1
- La Jolla, CA1
- Fremont, CA1
- Largo, FL1
- Edison, NJ1
- Raleigh, NC1
- Woburn, MA1
- Denville, NJ1
- Biddeford, ME1
- Pearl River, NY1
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).