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Chemists in Durham, NC: H-1B salaries
82 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Durham, NC. Median offered base salary $90,000; middle half $75,476–$104,686.
Applications (LCAs)82
Median offered salary$90,000
Middle half of salaries$75,476–$104,686
10th–90th percentile$62,000–$121,080
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $62,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $80,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $92,603 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $118,450 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tergus Pharma, LLC | 13 | $115,000 |
| Duke University | 11 | $62,000 |
| Research Triangle Institute (U.S.) | 9 | $75,405 |
| KBI Biopharma, Inc. | 8 | $99,000 |
| Aurolife Pharma LLC | 6 | $86,500 |
| Research Triangle Institute | 5 | $91,560 |
| MedPharm Manufacturing Services LLC | 5 | $104,564 |
| Alcami Carolinas Corporation | 4 | $102,731 |
| Novartis Gene Therapies, Inc. | 3 | $75,691 |
| Symmetry BioSciences Inc. | 3 | $80,000 |
| Ten63 Therapeutics Inc. | 3 | $150,000 |
| Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. | 2 | $86,103 |
| Avista Pharma Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $77,251 |
| Solve Therapeutics, Inc. | 2 | $84,000 |
| Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical Industries, LP | 2 | $105,000 |
| Alpha Nano Tech LLC | 1 | $58,510 |
| Fortrea Inc. | 1 | $104,915 |
| Syngenta Crop Protection LLC | 1 | $92,206 |
| Splint Pharma LLC | 1 | — |
Job titles
- Postdoctoral Associate8
- Manager Analytical Chemist4
- Chemist 24
- Research Associate3
- Senior Scientific Engineer3
- Scientist III, Analytical Chemist2
- Scientist II, Analytical R&D2
- Senior Scientist2
- Research Chemist2
- Senior Analyst, Analytical Lab2
- Research Chemist 22
- Catalyst Research Scientist2
- Sr. Scientist II (ARD)2
- Radiopharmaceutical Scientist2
- Senior Analyst, Quality Control1
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).