H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amyris | 2 | $157,000 | $157,000 - $157,000 | 100.0% |
| ANTHEIA | 1 | $147,826 | $147,826 - $147,826 | 100.0% |
| BioConsortia, Inc. | 1 | $120,000 | $120,000 - $120,000 | 100.0% |
| CELLTHEON | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| GreenLight Biosciences | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 - $150,000 | 100.0% |
| NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS | 1 | $121,623 | $121,623 - $121,623 | 100.0% |
| Zymergen, Inc | 1 | $100,000 | $100,000 - $100,000 | 100.0% |
| ZymoChem, Inc. | 1 | $135,000 | $135,000 - $135,000 | 0.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 5 | $135,000 | $100,000 - $157,000 |
| III | 2 | $133,913 | $120,000 - $147,826 |
| I | 1 | $115,000 | $115,000 - $115,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $150,000 | $150,000 - $150,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emeryville | CA | 2 | $128,500 |
| Davis | CA | 1 | $120,000 |
| Menlo Park | CA | 1 | $147,826 |
| Rochester | NY | 1 | $150,000 |
| San Francisco | CA | 1 | $121,623 |
| San Leandro | CA | 1 | $135,000 |
| Cedar Rapids | IA | 1 | $157,000 |
| UNION CITY | CA | 1 | $115,000 |
These roles are variations of Scientist 2, Fermentation with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIENTIST II, FERMENTATION | 8 | $120,090 | |
| Senior Scientist, Fermentation | 3 | $110,178 | |
| Scientist III, Fermentation | 2 | $133,913 | |
| SCIENTIST I, FERMENTATION | 2 | $105,000 | |
| SCIENTIST, FERMENTATION | Unspecified | 1 | $95,181 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $110,812 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $157,000 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 1 | $135,000 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 3 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $150,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyris | 2 | $157,000 | 100.0% |
| ANTHEIA | 1 | $147,826 | 100.0% |
| BioConsortia, Inc. | 1 | $120,000 | 100.0% |
| CELLTHEON | 1 | $115,000 | 100.0% |
| GreenLight Biosciences | 1 | $150,000 | 100.0% |