Chemists wage levels by area

A Chemists job reaches Level III at $97,781 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 19-2031 · 1 area · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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Where each level starts

Annual salary at which each wage level starts for Chemists (SOC 19-2031), by area
Level ILevel IILevel IIILevel IV
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$66,186$81,994$97,781$113,589

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What this occupation covers

Conduct qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses or experiments in laboratories for quality or process control or to develop new products or knowledge.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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