Chemical Engineers — FY2025 H-1B Filings

200 H-1B filings for Chemical Engineers in FY2025. Average salary: $119k.

In FY FY2025, there were 199 H-1B filings for Chemical Engineers positions with an average salary of $119k. Leading sponsors include Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (4%), Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (3%), Battelle Memorial Institute (3%). Most positions are located in California (22%), Texas (11%), Massachusetts (11%). 95% of these petitions were certified. Compensation ranged from $49k to $306k.

200
Filings
$119k
Avg Salary
$114k
Median Salary

Salary Distribution — FY2025

PercentileSalary
10th$66k
25th$90k
50th (Median)$114k
75th$142k
90th$175k

Based on 199 salary records. Range: $49k – $306k.

Prevailing Wage Analysis — FY2025

72% of filings offer salaries above the prevailing wage, with an average premium of 16.7%. The average prevailing wage is $105k (based on 199 filings).

Processing Time — FY2025

Average processing time is 7 days (median: 7 days). Fastest: 1 days, slowest: 12 days. Based on 196 filings.

Workforce Insights — FY2025

26% of filings are for new positions, while 42% are for continued employment (200 filings).

Average contract duration: 32 months (median: 36 months), based on 200 filings.

Visa Class Breakdown — FY2025

Visa ClassFilings
H-1B172
E-3 AUSTRALIAN21
H-1B1 SINGAPORE4
H-1B1 CHILE3

Education Requirements — FY2025

Education LevelFilings
Not Specified200

Top Employers in FY2025

EmployerFilings
Western Digital Technologies, Inc.7
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc.6
Battelle Memorial Institute5
REDWOOD MATERIALS, INC.4
ALTEXT INC4
UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY)4
Sanofi Pasteur Inc.4
University of Michigan3
Eli Lilly and Company3
University of California, Berkeley3

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B filings were there for Chemical Engineers in FY2025?

There were 200 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for Chemical Engineers positions in FY2025.

What was the average Chemical Engineers H-1B salary in FY2025?

The average H-1B salary for Chemical Engineers in FY2025 was $119k.

Which employers sponsored Chemical Engineers in FY2025?

Top employers sponsoring Chemical Engineers H-1B positions in FY2025 include Western Digital Technologies, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc., Battelle Memorial Institute.