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Research Associate Chemistry: H-1B salaries
43 labor condition applications used the job title Research Associate Chemistry. Median offered base salary $82,000; middle half $78,800–$85,000.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$82,000
Middle half of salaries$78,800–$85,000
10th–90th percentile$75,000–$88,040
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven National Laboratory | 39 | $82,000 |
| Genista Biosciences Inc. | 3 | $100,214 |
| University of Colorado | 1 | $79,934 |
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $75,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $82,325 |
| Level III (experienced) | $89,866 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 9 | $75,000 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $79,300 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $82,000 |
| FY2026 | 15 | $85,000 |
Cities
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).