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Chemists in Albany, NY: H-1B salaries
24 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Albany, NY. Median offered base salary $92,000; middle half $73,857–$101,590.
Applications (LCAs)24
Median offered salary$92,000
Middle half of salaries$73,857–$101,590
10th–90th percentile$64,800–$109,860
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $71,070 |
| Level II (qualified) | $97,893 |
| Level III (experienced) | $96,425 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Curia Global, Inc. | 15 | $97,850 |
| Curia Global, Inc. (formerly Albany Molecular Research, Inc.) | 3 | $85,000 |
| Albany Molecular Research, Inc. | 2 | $82,008 |
| Research Foundation for the State University of New York - Albany | 2 | $61,500 |
| Health Research Inc. | 1 | $87,081 |
| The Research Foundation for SUNY Albany | 1 | $63,000 |
Job titles
- Senior Research Scientist; Chemical Development4
- Senior Research Scientist I, Chemical Development4
- Research Scientist3
- Senior Research Scientist2
- Research Scientist II, Process Safety2
- Quality Assurance Specialist II2
- Research Scientist III1
- Research Scientist III - Analytical1
- Research Scientist II, Analytical Development1
- Senior Research Scientist; Analytical Development1
- Research Scientist III, Analytical Development1
- Senior Research Scientist I1
- Supervisor, Quality1
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).