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Chemists in Houston, TX: H-1B salaries
96 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Houston, TX. Median offered base salary $79,842; middle half $63,357–$110,864.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $63,357 |
| Level II (qualified) | $87,110 |
| Level III (experienced) | $110,864 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $136,856 |
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
- Chemist13
- Postdoctoral Associate7
- Analytical Chemist5
- IV Compounding and Intravitreal Specialist4
- Research Chemist4
- Postdoctoral Fellow4
- Postdoctoral Research Associate3
- Lab Chemist3
- Research Scientist3
- R&D Chemist, Senior3
- Associate Director, Quality Operations3
- QC Analytical Chemist3
- Senior Analytical Scientist2
- Formulation Scientist2
- Quality Control Chemist2
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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).