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Polymer Scientist

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Polymer Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings59All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$98,75054 eligible salary records
Employer names35Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$83,257–$110,430Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036811FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 10 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 7 filings19FY 2020: 7 filings20FY 2021: 3 filings21FY 2022: 8 filings22FY 2023: 6 filings23FY 2024: 4 filings24FY 2025: 5 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$113,672 median · n=3

*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
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 54 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

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

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
93.2%Certified LCAs
Certified55 93.2%
Withdrawn2 3.4%
Certified - Withdrawn2 3.4%

Denominator: all 59 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$98,750Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$68,873
25th percentile$83,257
Median (50th)$98,750
75th percentile$110,430
90th percentile$128,049

n=54 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

59 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
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.Lead Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-26149-964482
Reported wage: $120,000–$150,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-05
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Peoria, IL05/29/202610/01/2026
Avery Dennison CorporationPolymer Scientist, Rheology

Filing details

$113,672 /yr

I-200-26131-893949
Reported wage: $113,672 / year
Annualized: $113,672
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-18
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mentor, OH05/11/202610/01/2026
Bostik, Inc.Materials/Polymer Scientist -Flexible Packaging

Filing details

$73,029 /yr

I-200-26064-683124
Reported wage: $73,029–$122,310 / year
Annualized: $73,029
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-12
Employment end: 2029-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Dublin, OH03/05/202609/01/2026
Shell Us Hosting Co.Senior Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$226,200 /yr

I-200-25156-057540
Reported wage: $226,200 / year
Annualized: $226,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-12
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Monaca, PA06/05/202510/01/2025
Adden Energy, Inc.Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$106,000 /yr

I-200-25114-902776
Reported wage: $106,000–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $106,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-01
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Waltham, MA04/24/202510/01/2025
Eastman Chemical CompanySenior Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$128,345 /yr

I-200-25090-813729
Reported wage: $128,345 / year
Annualized: $128,345
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-07
Employment end: 2028-09-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Kingsport, TN03/31/202509/20/2025
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.Polymer Scientist (Compounder)

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-24297-427438
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2027-11-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Peoria, IL10/23/202411/04/2024
Miraclon CorporationResearch & Development Chemist/Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$127,358 /yr

I-200-24346-535838
Reported wage: $127,358–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $127,358
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-18
Employment end: 2028-01-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Oakdale, MN12/11/202401/06/2025
Eastern Tech LLCPolymer Scientist

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-24166-113271
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-24
Employment end: 2027-12-13
Worker positions: 1

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

Orange, CT06/14/202412/14/2024
Miraclon CorporationResearch And Development Chemist/Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$59,800 /yr

I-200-24100-869578
Reported wage: $59,800–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $59,800
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-16
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY04/09/202410/01/2024
Miraclon CorporationResearch And Development Chemist/Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$59,800 /yr

I-200-24100-869658
Reported wage: $59,800–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $59,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-04-16
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY04/09/202410/01/2024
Eastman Chemical CompanySenior Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$122,366 /yr

I-200-23362-597329
Reported wage: $122,366–$134,734 / year
Annualized: $122,366
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-05
Employment end: 2027-04-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kingsport, TN12/28/202305/01/2024
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$95,867 /yr

I-200-23251-331347
Reported wage: $95,867 / year
Annualized: $95,867
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-15
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Peoria, IL09/08/202310/01/2023
Bostik, Inc.Materials/Polymer Scientist - Flexible Packaging

Filing details

$84,739 /yr

I-200-23230-277718
Reported wage: $84,739–$100,000 / year
Annualized: $84,739
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-25
Employment end: 2026-08-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Dublin, OH08/18/202309/01/2023
Actalent Services, LLC.Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$35.07 per hour

I-200-23144-051127
Reported wage: $35.07 / hour
Annualized: $72,946
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-31
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Raritan, NJ05/24/202310/01/2023
Eurofins Eag Materials Science, LLCPolymer Scientist

Filing details

$73,500 /yr

I-200-23097-913868
Reported wage: $73,500–$116,000 / year
Annualized: $73,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-14
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Maryland Heights, MO04/07/202310/01/2023
Yenkin-Majestic Paint CorporationPolymer Scientist

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-23094-903939
Reported wage: $90,000–$110,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-04-11
Employment end: 2026-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Columbus, OH04/04/202309/13/2023
Pure Lithium CorporationPolymer Scientist Ii

Filing details

$125,000 /yr

I-200-22271-499506
Reported wage: $125,000 / year
Annualized: $125,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-10-05
Employment end: 2025-10-09
Worker positions: 1

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

Charlestown, MA09/28/202210/10/2022
Beyond Meat, Inc.Biopolymer Scientist

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-22158-254604
Reported wage: $100,000–$113,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-14
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 25

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

El Segundo, CA06/07/202210/01/2022
Beyond Meat, Inc.Biopolymer Scientist

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-22159-255138
Reported wage: $100,000–$113,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-14
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kirkland, WA06/07/202210/01/2022
Mih2 USA People Inc.Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$80,000 /yr

I-200-22137-181452
Reported wage: $80,000–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $80,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-24
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Harrington, DE05/17/202210/01/2022
Bostik, Inc.Materials/Polymer Scientist - Flexible Packaging

Filing details

$82,763 /yr

I-200-22117-112067
Reported wage: $82,763–$100,000 / year
Annualized: $82,763
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-04
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Wauwatosa, WI04/27/202210/01/2022
E Ink California LLCPolymer Scientist

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-22110-088817
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-27
Employment end: 2025-05-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA04/20/202205/09/2022
Eastman Chemical CompanyPolymer Scientist

Filing details

$107,744 /yr

I-200-22105-073964
Reported wage: $107,744–$119,000 / year
Annualized: $107,744
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-22
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kingsport, TN04/15/202210/01/2022
Pure Lithium CorporationSenior Polymer Scientist

Filing details

$135,590 /yr

I-200-22097-046598
Reported wage: $135,590 / year
Annualized: $135,590
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-14
Employment end: 2025-04-19
Worker positions: 1

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

Charlestown, MA04/07/202204/20/2022

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.