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Scientist, Fermentation

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Scientist, Fermentation insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings8All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$95,1813 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$83,641–$122,591Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01233FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2026: 1 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*1 filings$150,000 median · n=1

*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 · 3 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
Analytical Scientist, Fermentation Development2
— median · n=0 eligible
Research & Development Scientist, Fermentation & Filtration2
— median · n=0 eligible
Associate Scientist, Fermentation Development1
$72,100 median · n=1 eligible
Associate Staff Scientist, Fermentation Process Development1
— median · n=0 eligible
Scientist, Fermentation1
$95,181 median · n=1 eligible
Senior Scientist, Fermentation1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible

Top 6 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
Fresno, CALIFORNIA2
— median · n=0 eligible
Cambridge, MA1
$72,100 median · n=1 eligible
La Jolla, CA1
— median · n=0 eligible
Newton, NC1
— median · n=0 eligible
Rochester, NY1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
San Francisco, CA1
$95,181 median · n=1 eligible
Santa Rosa, CA1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 7 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
75.0%Certified LCAs
Certified6 75.0%
Certified - Withdrawn1 12.5%
Withdrawn1 12.5%

Denominator: all 8 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.4
— median · n=0 eligible
Greenlight Biosciences, Inc.1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Intrexon Corporation1
$95,181 median · n=1 eligible
Pronutria Biosciences, Inc.1
$72,100 median · n=1 eligible
Synthetic Genomics, Inc.1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 5 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
$95,181Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$76,716
25th percentile$83,641
Median (50th)$95,181
75th percentile$122,591
90th percentile$139,036

n=3 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

8 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
Greenlight Biosciences, Inc.Senior Scientist, Fermentation

Filing details

$150,000.24 /yr

I-200-26152-968873
Reported wage: $150,000.24 / year
Annualized: $150,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Rochester, NY06/01/202610/01/2026
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.Analytical Scientist, Fermentation Development

Filing details

$2,868 per bi-weekly

I-200-21295-662144
Reported wage: $2,868–$3,078.4 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $74,568
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-10-22
Employment end: 2024-10-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Newton, NC10/22/202111/01/2021
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.Analytical Scientist, Fermentation Development

Filing details

$2,929.6 per bi-weekly

I-200-21028-041034
Reported wage: $2,929.6–$3,076.93 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $76,170
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-02-04
Employment end: 2024-02-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Rosa, CA01/28/202102/15/2021
Synthetic Genomics, Inc.Associate Staff Scientist, Fermentation Process Development

Filing details

$91,960.08 /yr

I-200-18029-281665
Reported wage: $91,960.08 / year
Annualized: $91,960
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-05-03
Employment end: 2021-08-01
Worker positions: 1

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

La Jolla, CA01/31/201808/01/2018
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.Research & Development Scientist, Fermentation & Filtration

Filing details

$2,097 per bi-weekly

I-200-19071-271580
Reported wage: $2,097–$2,230.77 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $54,522
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-19
Employment end: 2022-09-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CALIFORNIA03/13/201909/12/2019
Gusmer Enterprises, Inc.Research & Development Scientist, Fermentation & Filtration

Filing details

$2,097 per bi-weekly

I-200-19051-040849
Reported wage: $2,097–$2,230.77 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $54,522
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-11
Employment end: 2022-09-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Fresno, CALIFORNIA03/05/201909/01/2019
Intrexon CorporationScientist, Fermentation

Filing details

$95,181 /yr

I-200-17074-417046
Reported wage: $95,181–$105,000 / year
Annualized: $95,181
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-03-21
Employment end: 2020-09-14
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA03/15/201709/14/2017
Pronutria Biosciences, Inc.Associate Scientist, Fermentation Development

Filing details

$72,100 /yr

I-200-15341-141991
Reported wage: $72,100 / year
Annualized: $72,100
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-12-11
Employment end: 2019-01-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA12/07/201501/14/2016

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.