Chemist
H-1B Salary Data · 128 certified filings
$78,308Avg. Salary
$46,259Minimum
$157,948Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Chemist is $78,308 — 36% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 128 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Chemist?
The average H-1B salary for Chemist is $78,308 based on 128 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $46,259 to $157,948.
$78,308
Average
$46,259
Minimum
$157,948
Maximum
128
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Chemist
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| RK PHARMA INC | $68,329 | 13 |
| Sannova Analytical LLC | $71,428 | 7 |
| NIVAGEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | $88,844 | 6 |
| A & B Environmental Services, Inc. | $62,656 | 6 |
| Guardian Drug Company, Inc. | $75,720 | 5 |
| Carnegie Pharmaceuticals LLC | $78,616 | 3 |
| STIRA PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | $85,000 | 3 |
Section 2
Chemist Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| East Windsor, NJ | $82,682 | 6 |
| Somerset, NJ | $77,973 | 9 |
| Fairfield, NJ | $76,700 | 5 |
| Dayton, NJ | $75,720 | 5 |
| Pearl River, NY | $66,844 | 11 |
| Houston, TX | $63,357 | 5 |
Related Roles
Postdoctoral Scholar ($72,550)
Assistant Professional Researcher ($95,441)
Research Lab Specialist Intermediate ($60,884)
Assistant Academic Research Scientist ($70,570)
Life Science Research Professional 1 ($69,482)
Research Assistant ($56,026)
Research Specialist, Senior ($60,598)
Research Instructor ($78,058)
Research Technician Ii ($51,896)
Investigator ($91,402)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Science. Updated: Q1 FY2025.