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Food Technologist

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Food Technologist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings258All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$65,000203 eligible salary records
Employer names137Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$55,554–$75,296Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
012253749FY 2016: 44 filings16FY 2017: 40 filings17FY 2018: 40 filings18FY 2019: 32 filings19FY 2020: 18 filings20FY 2021: 16 filings21FY 2022: 23 filings22FY 2023: 11 filings23FY 2024: 13 filings24FY 2025: 8 filings25FY 2026: 13 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*13 filings$75,900 median · n=10

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 203 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Food Technologist151
$62,042 median · n=119 eligible
Senior Food Technologist21
$75,460 median · n=17 eligible
Food Technologist Ii10
$71,300 median · n=10 eligible
Food Technologist - Quality Assurance9
$82,000 median · n=3 eligible
Food Technologist - Quality Control7
$74,000 median · n=3 eligible
R&D Food Technologist5
$70,000 median · n=5 eligible
Sr. Food Technologist5
$85,000 median · n=5 eligible
Food Technologist 14
$62,450 median · n=4 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Brooklyn, NY10
$55,139 median · n=8 eligible
El Segundo, CA10
$62,450 median · n=10 eligible
Hayward, CA9
$60,000 median · n=6 eligible
Phoenix, AZ8
$72,750 median · n=6 eligible
Belcamp, MD6
$82,000 median · n=1 eligible
City Of Industry, CA6
$75,650 median · n=4 eligible
Fullerton, CA6
$70,000 median · n=6 eligible
San Diego, CA6
$84,000 median · n=5 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
89.9%Certified LCAs
Certified232 89.9%
Certified - Withdrawn15 5.8%
Withdrawn8 3.1%
Denied3 1.2%

Denominator: all 258 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
United Foods International (Usa), Inc.23
$72,750 median · n=10 eligible
Wonton Food, Inc.13
$53,500 median · n=12 eligible
Beyond Meat, Inc.12
$62,450 median · n=12 eligible
Pulmuone Foods Usa, Inc.10
$70,000 median · n=9 eligible
Wei-Chuan U.S.A. Inc.9
$40,085 median · n=8 eligible
Premio Foods Inc5
$58,783 median · n=4 eligible
Bunge Milling, Inc.4
$81,344 median · n=4 eligible
Caribbean Food Delights, Inc.4
$55,265 median · n=4 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$65,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,714
25th percentile$55,554
Median (50th)$65,000
75th percentile$75,296
90th percentile$84,800

n=203 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

258 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
United Foods International (USA), Inc.Food Technologist - Quality Control

Filing details

$95,684 /yr

I-200-26155-979929
Reported wage: $95,684 / year
Annualized: $95,684
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Phoenix, AZ06/04/202610/01/2026
United Foods International (USA), Inc.Food Technologist - Quality Control

Filing details

$35.56 per hour

I-200-26143-944942
Reported wage: $35.56 / hour
Annualized: $73,965
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-01
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Phoenix, AZ05/23/202610/01/2026
Kitchen 51 Ventures, Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$60.32 per hour

I-200-26134-910607
Reported wage: $60.32 / hour
Annualized: $125,466
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-21
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Mateo, CA05/14/202610/01/2026
The Middleby CorporationFood Technologist

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-26121-860843
Reported wage: $75,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lodi, WI05/01/202610/01/2026
Wonton Food Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-26113-827698
Reported wage: $75,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Brooklyn, NY04/23/202610/01/2026
Big Green (USA) Inc.R & D Food Technologist

Filing details

$76,800 /yr

I-200-26114-829587
Reported wage: $76,800 / year
Annualized: $76,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-30
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

City Of Industry, CA04/23/202610/01/2026
Wonton Food (Tennessee) Inc.Food Technologist - Quality Assurance

Filing details

$68,000 /yr

I-200-26111-817193
Reported wage: $68,000–$78,000 / year
Annualized: $68,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

La Vergne, TN04/21/202610/01/2026
Poppies Bakeries LLCFood Technologist

Filing details

$61,500 /yr

I-200-26098-771836
Reported wage: $61,500 / year
Annualized: $61,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-15
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Battleboro, NC04/08/202610/01/2026
Big Green (USA) Inc.R & D Food Technologist

Filing details

$76,800 /yr

I-200-26097-762778
Reported wage: $76,800 / year
Annualized: $76,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-13
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

City Of Industry, CA04/06/202610/01/2026
Simmons Prepared Foods, IncSr. Food Technologist

Filing details

$87,975 /yr

I-200-26092-753200
Reported wage: $87,975 / year
Annualized: $87,975
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-09
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Siloam Springs, AR04/02/202610/01/2026
Wonton Food Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-26091-746368
Reported wage: $75,000–$85,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plainview, NY04/01/202610/01/2026
Iya Foods Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-25155-052625
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-11-24
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Naperville, IL06/04/202510/01/2025
Mercurius Automation LLCFood Technologist

Filing details

$86,000 /yr

I-200-25268-333197
Reported wage: $86,000–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $86,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-10-01
Employment end: 2028-10-10
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Somerville, MA09/24/202510/20/2025
Flavor & Fragrance Specialties Inc (Lucta Company)Food Technologist

Filing details

$106,392 /yr

I-200-25240-273205
Reported wage: $106,392–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $106,392
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-05
Employment end: 2028-10-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Mahwah, NJ08/28/202510/03/2025
United Foods International (USA), Inc.Food Technologist - Quality Assurance

Filing details

$82,000 /yr

I-200-25232-253588
Reported wage: $82,000 / year
Annualized: $82,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-08-26
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Phoenix, AZ08/19/202509/01/2025
Jain Farm Fresh Foods IncFood Technologist

Filing details

$37.5 per hour

I-200-25161-077171
Reported wage: $37.5 / hour
Annualized: $78,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-17
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Merced, CA06/10/202510/01/2025
United Foods International (USA), Inc.Food Technologist - Quality Control

Filing details

$71,500 /yr

I-200-25130-961697
Reported wage: $71,500 / year
Annualized: $71,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-16
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Phoenix, AZ05/09/202510/01/2025
Schonwetter Enterprises Inc.Quality Assurance Food Technologist

Filing details

$85,000 /yr

I-200-25125-936246
Reported wage: $85,000 / year
Annualized: $85,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-12
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Cohoes, NY05/05/202510/01/2025
Kenny'S Candy & Confections, Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$65,000 /yr

I-200-25121-926929
Reported wage: $65,000 / year
Annualized: $65,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-08
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Perham, MN05/01/202510/01/2025
Wonton Food (Tennessee) Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$60,000 /yr

I-200-25120-922372
Reported wage: $60,000–$70,000 / year
Annualized: $60,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-07
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

La Vergne, TN04/30/202510/01/2025
Efco Products, Inc.Food Technologist

Filing details

$81,607.07 /yr

I-200-25119-915580
Reported wage: $81,607.07 / year
Annualized: $81,607
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-06
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Poughkeepsie, NY04/29/202510/01/2025
Chilla Beverages USA LLCResearch And Development Kosher Food Technologist

Filing details

$58,739 /yr

I-200-24171-130238
Reported wage: $58,739 / year
Annualized: $58,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-26
Employment end: 2027-10-01
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pompano Beach, FL06/19/202410/01/2024
Esu Farm LLCFood Technologist

Filing details

$72,259 /yr

I-200-24169-120967
Reported wage: $72,259 / year
Annualized: $72,259
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-25
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Englewood, NJ06/17/202410/01/2024
Premio Foods, Inc.Senior Food Technologist

Filing details

$72,259 /yr

I-200-24162-092328
Reported wage: $72,259 / year
Annualized: $72,259
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-17
Employment end: 2026-01-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hawthorne, NJ06/10/202408/17/2024
Premio Foods, Inc.Senior Food Technologist

Filing details

$72,259 /yr

I-200-24152-058504
Reported wage: $72,259 / year
Annualized: $72,259
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-11
Employment end: 2025-08-16
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hawthorne, NJ05/31/202408/17/2024

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.