H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genomatica, Inc. | 3 | $135,844 | $135,000 - $169,490 | 100.0% |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS | 2 | $120,000 | $115,000 - $125,000 | 50.0% |
| GLYCOSYN LLC | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Impossible Foods | 1 | $159,600 | $159,600 - $159,600 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 4 | $127,500 | $115,000 - $159,600 |
| I | 3 | $135,844 | $135,000 - $169,490 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | MA | 2 | $120,000 |
| San Diego | CA | 2 | $152,667 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $159,600 |
| Woburn | MA | 1 | $130,000 |
These roles are variations of Senior Fermentation Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Fermentation Engineer | 7 | $125,689 | |
| Senior Fermentation Engineer I | 5 | $113,987 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | $115,000 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 | $144,800 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 2 | $130,422 | 50.0% |
| 2025 | 1 | $135,000 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 1 | $169,490 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genomatica, Inc. | 3 | $135,844 | 100.0% |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS | 2 | $120,000 | 50.0% |
| GLYCOSYN LLC | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Impossible Foods | 1 | $159,600 | 100.0% |