H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 17 | $75,000 | $60,000 - $95,000 | 100.0% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | 11 | $43,680 | $40,518 - $51,605 | 81.8% |
| Eurofins Professional Scientific Services West, LLC | 6 | $45,823 | $45,822 - $45,823 | 100.0% |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 3 | $75,600 | $73,176 - $79,200 | 100.0% |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | 2 | $80,460 | $73,000 - $87,920 | 100.0% |
| The Broad Institute, Inc. | 2 | $75,000 | $75,000 - $75,000 | 50.0% |
| NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 1 | $89,419 | $89,419 - $89,419 | 100.0% |
| VITALANT | 1 | $88,060 | $88,060 - $88,060 | 100.0% |
| ARL Bio Pharma Inc. | 1 | $61,090 | $61,090 - $61,090 | 100.0% |
| Vitalant Research Institute | 1 | $88,060 | $88,060 - $88,060 | 100.0% |
| Bruker, Scientific LLC | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| CHEMILY, LLC | 1 | $78,000 | $78,000 - $78,000 | 100.0% |
| KELLY SERVICES, INC. | 1 | $101,234 | $101,234 - $101,234 | 100.0% |
| Mayo Clinic | 1 | $74,672 | $74,672 - $74,672 | 100.0% |
| MIRATI THERAPEUTICS, INC. | 1 | $109,000 | $109,000 - $109,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 26 | $65,000 | $40,518 - $88,060 |
| II | 15 | $51,605 | $43,680 - $95,000 |
| Unspecified | 6 | $77,400 | $73,176 - $135,000 |
| Senior | 2 | $93,500 | $78,000 - $109,000 |
| V | 1 | $101,234 | $101,234 - $101,234 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chantilly | VA | 17 | $75,000 |
| Indianapolis | IN | 16 | $44,751 |
| Berkeley | CA | 3 | $75,600 |
| Cambridge | MA | 2 | $75,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 2 | $88,060 |
| Peachtree Corners | GA | 1 | $78,000 |
| Rochester | MN | 1 | $74,672 |
| San Diego | CA | 1 | $109,000 |
| TARRYTOWN | NY | 1 | $73,000 |
| Baltimore | MD | 1 | $101,234 |
These roles are variations of Biochemist I with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biochemist I | 41 | $61,493 | |
| Biochemist II | 17 | $63,067 | |
| SENIOR BIOCHEMIST | 12 | $80,464 | |
| Biochemist Project Scientist | Unspecified | 4 | $76,255 |
| Biochemist Staff Scientist I | 2 | $88,060 | |
| BIOCHEMISTRY SCIENTIST | Unspecified | 2 | $69,659 |
| BIOCHEMIST RESEARCH SCIENTIST | Unspecified | 2 | $76,237 |
| BIOCHEMIST III | 2 | $62,296 | |
| Biochemist 5 | 2 | $80,621 | |
| Biochemist - Principal Scientist | 1 | $83,000 | |
| Biochemist Scientist III | 1 | $125,000 | |
| STAFF BIOCHEMIST | 1 | $61,776 | |
| Biochemist (Biomanufacturing Specialist) | Unspecified | 1 | $74,672 |
| Biochemist R&D Scientist II | 1 | $61,090 | |
| BIOCHEMISTRY SCIENTIST - PROTEOMICS BUS DEV SPECIALIST | Unspecified | 1 | $135,000 |
| BIOCHEMIST SCIENTIS | Unspecified | 1 | $82,500 |
| Biochemist, Senior Scientist | 1 | $109,000 | |
| BIOCHEMIST (SENIOR SCIENTIST) | 1 | $109,138 | |
| Biochemist Specialist | Unspecified | 1 | $89,419 |
| BIOPROCESSING BIOCHEMIST | Unspecified | 1 | $90,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $75,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 15 | $73,000 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $76,500 | 75.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $43,680 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 15 | $68,000 | 86.7% |
| 2026 | 8 | $45,823 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRANULES PHARMACEUTICALS, INC | 17 | $75,000 | 100.0% |
| Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories Professional Scientific Services, LLC | 11 | $43,680 | 81.8% |
| Eurofins Professional Scientific Services West, LLC | 6 | $45,823 | 100.0% |
| Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory | 3 | $75,600 | 100.0% |
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS, INC. | 2 | $80,460 | 100.0% |