OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Fermentation Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsFermentation Engineer insights
Total filings16All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$120,00015 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$92,700–$131,415Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*2 filings$147,245 median · n=2
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 15 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Fermentation Engineer3
$100,000 median · n=3 eligible
Senior Fermentation Engineer3
$123,915 median · n=2 eligible
Lead Fermentation Engineer2
$115,759 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Fermentation Engineer I2
$152,667 median · n=2 eligible
Associate Fermentation Engineer1
$77,500 median · n=1 eligible
Bioprocess Fermentation Engineer 17-2199.011
$78,000 median · n=1 eligible
Fermentation Engineer 21
$85,400 median · n=1 eligible
Scientist Ii, Fermentation Engineer1
$125,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Boston, MA3
$115,000 median · n=3 eligible
Redwood City, CA2
$132,829 median · n=1 eligible
San Diego, CA2
$152,667 median · n=2 eligible
Cambridge, MA1
$125,000 median · n=1 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Indianapolis, INDIANA1
$111,518 median · n=1 eligible
New York, NY1
$100,000 median · n=1 eligible
Osage, IA1
$57,520 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
93.8%Certified LCAs
Certified15 93.8%
Withdrawn1 6.3%
Denominator: all 16 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.3
$115,000 median · n=3 eligible
Genomatica, Inc.2
$152,667 median · n=2 eligible
Impossible Foods Inc.2
$132,829 median · n=1 eligible
Biomedican, Inc.1
$120,000 median · n=1 eligible
Centrome, Inc.1
$78,000 median · n=1 eligible
E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company1
$111,518 median · n=1 eligible
Glycosyn LLC1
$130,000 median · n=1 eligible
Helaina, Inc.1
$100,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$120,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$77,700
25th percentile$92,700
Median (50th)$120,000
75th percentile$131,415
90th percentile$137,678
n=15 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
16 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robigo, Inc. | Scientist Ii, Fermentation Engineer | $125,000I-200-26140-932644 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cambridge, MA | 05/20/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Genomatica, Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer I | $169,489.92I-200-26028-597329 Reported wage: $169,489.92 / year Annualized: $169,490 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-04 Employment end: 2029-05-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 01/28/2026 | 05/05/2026 |
| Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer 2 | $138,900I-200-24215-240787 Reported wage: $138,900–$203,900 / year Annualized: $138,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-09 Employment end: 2027-08-11 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 08/02/2024 | 08/12/2024 |
| Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. | Fermentation Engineer 2 | $85,400I-200-24134-989258 Reported wage: $85,400–$122,700 / year Annualized: $85,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-20 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 05/13/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| Nature'S Toolbox, Inc. | Fermentation Engineer | $130,000I-200-23229-275243 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-08-24 Employment end: 2026-08-27 Worker positions: 1 | Rio Rancho, NM | 08/17/2023 | 08/28/2023 |
| Genomatica, Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer I | $135,844I-200-23124-992522 Reported wage: $135,844–$172,447 / year Annualized: $135,844 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-05-11 Employment end: 2026-05-04 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 05/04/2023 | 05/05/2023 |
| Helaina, Inc. | Fermentation Engineer | $100,000I-200-23103-928972 Reported wage: $100,000–$120,000 / year Annualized: $100,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2023 Decision: 2023-04-20 Employment end: 2026-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | New York, NY | 04/13/2023 | 10/01/2023 |
| Biomedican, Inc. | Lead Fermentation Engineer | $120,000I-200-22165-278476 Reported wage: $120,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-22 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 06/14/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Valent Biosciences LLC | Fermentation Engineer | $57,520I-200-22153-234121 Reported wage: $57,520–$92,080 / year Annualized: $57,520 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-06-08 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Osage, IA | 06/01/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Glycosyn LLC | Sr. Fermentation Engineer | $130,000I-200-22096-043230 Reported wage: $130,000 / year Annualized: $130,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2022 Decision: 2022-04-13 Employment end: 2025-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Woburn, MA | 04/06/2022 | 10/01/2022 |
| Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer | $115,000I-200-21092-194588 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-04-09 Employment end: 2024-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Boston, MA | 04/02/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Impossible Foods Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer | $132,829I-200-19352-204767 Reported wage: $132,829–$150,000 / year Annualized: $132,829 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2019-12-24 Employment end: 2023-01-12 Worker positions: 1 | Redwood City, CA | 12/17/2019 | 01/13/2020 |
| Impossible Foods Inc. | Senior Fermentation Engineer | $132,829I-200-19347-197122 Reported wage: $132,829–$150,000 / year Annualized: $132,829 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2019-12-19 Employment end: 2023-01-26 Worker positions: 1 | Redwood City, CA | 12/13/2019 | 01/27/2020 |
| E. I. Du Pont De Nemours And Company | Lead Fermentation Engineer | $111,517.61I-200-19210-161482 Reported wage: $111,517.61–$111,517.61 / year Annualized: $111,518 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-08-08 Employment end: 2023-01-28 Worker positions: 1 | Indianapolis, INDIANA | 08/02/2019 | 01/29/2020 |
| Centrome, Inc. | Bioprocess Fermentation Engineer 17-2199.01 | $78,000I-200-19052-869608 Reported wage: $78,000 / year Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-03-15 Employment end: 2022-07-31 Worker positions: 1 | Totowa, NEW JERSEY | 03/11/2019 | 08/01/2019 |
| Provivi, Inc. | Associate Fermentation Engineer | $77,500I-200-15281-120807 Reported wage: $77,500 / year Annualized: $77,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2015-10-21 Employment end: 2018-10-18 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Monica, CA | 10/15/2015 | 10/19/2015 |
These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.