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Chemists in Blacksburg, VA: H-1B salaries
24 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Blacksburg, VA. Median offered base salary $74,388; middle half $59,099–$80,422.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $58,198 |
| Level III (experienced) | $79,422 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $105,000 |
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
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 23 | $73,738 |
| Zevra Therapeutics | 1 | $91,000 |
Job titles
- Research Scientist9
- Postdoctoral Associate5
- Senior Research Associate3
- Sr. Research Associate2
- Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow - Chemistry2
- Manager, Mass Spectrometry Facility1
- Research Scientist - Fralin Life Sciences Institute1
- Research Scientist - Chemistry1
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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).