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Chemical Engineers in Golden, CO: H-1B salaries
23 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Golden, CO. Median offered base salary $83,554; middle half $78,974–$103,532.
Applications (LCAs)23
Median offered salary$83,554
Middle half of salaries$78,974–$103,532
10th–90th percentile$77,397–$110,302
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $51,022 |
| Level II (qualified) | $81,848 |
| Level III (experienced) | $107,143 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $138,778 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 17 | $82,400 |
| Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC | 5 | $110,302 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 1 | $51,022 |
Job titles
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Chemical Engineering6
- Researcher III - Chemical Engineering5
- Researcher IV - Chemical Engineering3
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Directors Fellowship2
- Researcher II - Decision Support Analysis2
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Computational Sciences1
- Postdoctoral Research Associate1
- Researcher IV – Chemical Engineer1
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Bioengineering1
- Researcher I - Chemical Engineering1
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).