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Chemists in Irvine, CA: H-1B salaries
35 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Irvine, CA. Median offered base salary $93,142; middle half $75,275–$101,900.
Applications (LCAs)35
Median offered salary$93,142
Middle half of salaries$75,275–$101,900
10th–90th percentile$66,460–$126,540
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $61,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $98,500 |
| Level III (experienced) | $93,142 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $135,500 |
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.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| University of California, Irvine | 10 | $74,569 |
| Bioduro LLC | 7 | $97,000 |
| Edwards Lifesciences LLC | 3 | $96,762 |
| Henkel Corporation | 2 | $84,208 |
| AbbVie Inc. | 2 | $135,500 |
| LGM Pharma Solutions | 2 | $90,000 |
| CytoChip Inc | 1 | $90,000 |
| Amica Software Inc. | 1 | $54,000 |
| Scientific Horizons Consulting LLC | 1 | $180,000 |
| Willow Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 |
| SDC Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $111,093 |
| LGM Pharma | 1 | $75,005 |
| InnoCyto Inc | 1 | $61,000 |
| Project Chemistry, Inc. | 1 | $100,000 |
| Forma Life Sciences, Inc. | 1 | $116,699 |
Job titles
- Postdoctoral Scholar4
- Assistant Project Scientist3
- Associate Specialist2
- Scientist I, Formulation Development2
- Senior Scientist I , Drug Delivery and Biomaterials2
- Senior R&D Chemist2
- Specialist1
- Senior Chemist1
- Scientist III, Formulation Development1
- Senior Scientist I, Quality Control1
- Microfluidic Engineer1
- Chemist1
- Senior Associate III, QA1
- Sr. Scientist, Research1
- Sr. Chemist1
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).