32 companies filed H-1B applications for Scientist, Chemistry roles (FY2026), ranked by filing volume from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.
| # | Employer | H-1B filings | Avg. wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | 14 | $85,689 |
| 2 | Genentech, Inc. | 12 | $127,911 |
| 3 | MERCK SHARP DOHME LLC | 8 | $81,281 |
| 4 | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC, INC. | 5 | $74,393 |
| 5 | PTC Therapeutics, Inc. | 4 | $114,625 |
| 6 | BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | 3 | $125,281 |
| 7 | Stratos Genomics, Inc. | 2 | $78,500 |
| 8 | Merck & Co. Inc. | 2 | $57,533 |
| 9 | Kodiak Sciences Inc. | 2 | $116,193 |
| 10 | J-STAR RESEARCH INC. | 2 | $100,368 |
| 11 | POLNOX CORPORATION | 2 | $90,002 |
| 12 | INSITRO, INC. | 1 | $148,117 |
| 13 | MRL SAN FRANCISCO LLC | 1 | $78,146 |
| 14 | MYLAN PHARMACEUTICALS INC. | 1 | $70,000 |
| 15 | New England Discovery Partners, LLC | 1 | $60,000 |
| 16 | PRIME MEDICINE, LLC | 1 | $106,000 |
| 17 | RELAY THERAPEUTICS INC | 1 | $125,265 |
| 18 | SEAGEN, INC. | 1 | $106,000 |
| 19 | SUTRO BIOPHARMA, INC. | 1 | $130,250 |
| 20 | Totus Medicines LLC | 1 | $115,000 |
| 21 | AbbVie Inc. | 1 | $148,500 |
| 22 | VENTANA MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC | 1 | $77,000 |
| 23 | Arcus Biosciences Inc | 1 | $164,700 |
| 24 | AstraZeneca Pharmacetuicals LP | 1 | $93,000 |
| 25 | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. | 1 | $90,038 |
| State | H-1B filings |
|---|---|
| California | 26 |
| Texas | 13 |
| New Jersey | 13 |
| Massachusetts | 13 |
| Washington | 3 |
Counts are H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, whatever their outcome (certified, denied or withdrawn). Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.