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Chemist II: H-1B salaries
50 labor condition applications used the job title Chemist II. Median offered base salary $76,000; middle half $67,842–$91,728.
Applications (LCAs)50
Median offered salary$76,000
Middle half of salaries$67,842–$91,728
10th–90th percentile$63,452–$101,170
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $65,104 |
| Level II (qualified) | $85,227 |
| Level III (experienced) | $71,552 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $81,931 |
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 | 6 | $76,192 |
| FY2024 | 12 | $72,733 |
| FY2025 | 13 | $76,000 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $88,591 |
Cities
- Oklahoma City, OK5
- Swedesboro, NJ4
- Mahwah, NJ4
- Newtown, PA3
- Decatur, IL3
- North Chicago, IL2
- Gainesville, FL2
- Lexington, KY2
- Chestnut Ridge, NY2
- Memphis, TN2
- Largo, FL2
- Hunt Valley, MD2
- West Caldwell, NJ1
- Bethany, CT1
- Lincoln, NE1
- Long Island City, NY1
- Alameda, CA1
- Carlin, NV1
- Totowa, NJ1
- Piscataway, NJ1
- Metuchen, NJ1
- Shawnee, KS1
- Hayward, CA1
- Somerset, NJ1
- Worcester, MA1
- Indianapolis, IN1
- Tipp City, OH1
- St. Louis, MO1
- Conroe, TX1
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).