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Chemical Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 19-4031. 45 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $58,851, middle half $46,716–$68,106.
Applications (LCAs)45
Median offered salary$58,851
Middle half of salaries$46,716–$68,106
10th–90th percentile$44,176–$82,168
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 11 | $45,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 7 | $57,507 |
| Level III (experienced) | 9 | $60,840 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 9 | $75,000 |
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.
Employers
Job titles
- Laboratory Technician6
- Chemical Technician5
- Research Associate4
- Chemist3
- Perfumer2
- Delayed Coking Analytical Research Technician2
- Research Assistant2
- Research Associate I1
- MSAT Scientist II1
- Post Doctoral Fellow1
- Instructional Support Technician1
- Pilot Plant Technician I1
- Post-doctoral Associate, Agriculture1
- Chemical Safety Specialist1
- Laboratory Technician III Chemist1
- Research Technician1
- Formulation Tech I1
- Postdoctoral Associate1
- Lab Analyst I1
- Formulation Development R&D Leader1
- Chemical Laboratory Technician1
- Lab Technician I1
- Lab Associate1
- QC Lab Technician1
- Lab Technician1
- Color Development Engineer1
- Chemical Analyst1
- Analytical Chemist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 10 | $50,760 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $59,804 |
| FY2025 | 11 | $51,480 |
| FY2026 | 18 | $61,134 |
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).