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SCIENTIST 2, SURFACE CHEMISTRY

H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis

Only 6 filings match this exact title. For the full picture, see the broader Senior Scientist, Chemistry profile (107 filings).
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6

Total Filings

All time (charts below use selected years)

$121,722

Median Salary

Across filings in selected period

1

Top Employers

Hiring This Role
Salary Distribution (All Employers + Top Employer Overlays)
10th Percentile

$89,623

25th Percentile

$101,660

Median (50th)

$121,722

75th Percentile

$135,861

90th Percentile

$144,344

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Top Employers Hiring SCIENTIST 2, SURFACE CHEMISTRY
Employer Filings Median Salary Salary Range Approval Rate
Element Biosciences 3 $121,722 $81,598 - $150,000 66.7%
Salary Distribution by Experience Level
Experience Level Filings Median Salary Salary Range
II 2 $101,660 $81,598 - $121,722
Senior 1 $150,000 $150,000 - $150,000
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Geographic Distribution
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Median Salary by State
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Top Metro Areas
City State Filings Median Salary
San Diego CA 3 $121,722
Related Roles & Career Progression

These roles are variations of SCIENTIST 2, SURFACE CHEMISTRY with different seniority levels.

Role Experience Level Filings Avg Salary
Scientist II, Surface Chemistry 4 $93,158
SCIENTIST-SURFACE CHEMISTRY Unspecified 1 $100,547
Senior Scientist, Surface Chemistry 1 $150,000
Filing Volume Trend
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Median Salary Trend
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Year-over-Year Statistics
Fiscal Year Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
2022 1 $150,000 100.0%
2026 2 $101,660 50.0%
Company Comparison - SCIENTIST 2, SURFACE CHEMISTRY

Compare how top companies pay for this role.

Company Filings Median Salary Approval Rate
Element Biosciences 3 $121,722 66.7%
Data Source: U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) H-1B and green card (PERM) disclosure data. Data shown for fiscal years 2021 to present. Last updated: October 12, 2026

Note on Salary Data: For data quality, we exclude salaries below $30,000 (likely data entry errors) and above $1,000,000 (lacking automated validation for ultra-high compensation packages). This may affect statistics for some executive and specialized positions.