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Scientist, Formulation Development

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Scientist, Formulation Development insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings51All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$113,00047 eligible salary records
Employer names32Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$89,335–$129,088Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036811FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 4 filings18FY 2019: 4 filings19FY 2020: 6 filings20FY 2021: 10 filings21FY 2022: 1 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 7 filings24FY 2025: 9 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$88,670 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 · 47 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
Senior Scientist, Formulation Development11
$102,200 median · n=10 eligible
Scientist, Formulation Development11
$100,000 median · n=11 eligible
Principal Scientist, Formulation Development10
$130,500 median · n=10 eligible
Sr. Scientist, Formulation Development5
$90,000 median · n=3 eligible
Associate Scientist, Formulation Development3
$63,900 median · n=3 eligible
Research Scientist, Formulation Development3
$120,119 median · n=3 eligible
Staff Scientist, Formulation Development3
$121,160 median · n=2 eligible
Lead Scientist, Formulation Development2
$126,000 median · n=2 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
Andover, MA5
$85,700 median · n=5 eligible
Morristown, NJ5
$115,856 median · n=4 eligible
Cambridge, MA4
$126,653 median · n=4 eligible
Bedford, OH3
$89,335 median · n=2 eligible
Columbus, OH3
$104,562 median · n=3 eligible
Summit, NJ3
$63,900 median · n=3 eligible
Tarrytown, NY3
$128,000 median · n=3 eligible
Cranbury, NJ2
$96,800 median · n=2 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
92.2%Certified LCAs
Certified47 92.2%
Certified - Withdrawn3 5.9%
Withdrawn1 2.0%

Denominator: all 51 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Hikma Pharmaceuticals Usa Inc.6
$104,562 median · n=5 eligible
Bayer U.S. LLC5
$115,856 median · n=4 eligible
Pfizer Inc.5
$85,700 median · n=5 eligible
Cerevel Therapeutics, LLC3
$130,000 median · n=3 eligible
Ivory Systems, Inc.3
$63,900 median · n=3 eligible
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.3
$128,000 median · n=3 eligible
Achaogen, Inc.2
$160,000 median · n=1 eligible
Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.2
$138,653 median · n=2 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
$113,000Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$80,160
25th percentile$89,335
Median (50th)$113,000
75th percentile$129,088
90th percentile$151,640

n=47 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

51 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
Particle Sciences, Inc.Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$67,434 /yr

I-200-26140-933190
Reported wage: $67,434 / year
Annualized: $67,434
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-28
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bethlehem, PA05/20/202610/01/2026
Antares Therapeutics, Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-26139-927009
Reported wage: $190,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-27
Employment end: 2029-05-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA05/19/202606/01/2026
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Sr. Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$88,670 /yr

I-200-26013-554614
Reported wage: $88,670–$130,000 / year
Annualized: $88,670
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-21
Employment end: 2029-02-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Bedford, OH01/13/202602/16/2026
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Sr. Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$101,046 /yr

I-200-23101-923405
Reported wage: $101,046–$125,000 / year
Annualized: $101,046
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-09-19
Employment end: 2026-09-27
Worker positions: 1

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

Bedford, OH04/11/202309/28/2023
Ptc Therapeutics, Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$149,400 /yr

I-200-25162-079703
Reported wage: $149,400–$202,200 / year
Annualized: $149,400
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-18
Employment end: 2028-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bridgewater, NJ06/11/202507/01/2025
Cmic Cmo USA CorporationSenior Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$80,600 /yr

I-200-25129-961031
Reported wage: $80,600 / year
Annualized: $80,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-16
Employment end: 2028-05-18
Worker positions: 1

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

Cranbury, NJ05/09/202505/19/2025
Maplight Therapeutics, Inc.Senior Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-25076-782035
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-03-24
Employment end: 2028-03-23
Worker positions: 1

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

San Bruno, CA03/17/202503/24/2025
Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$155,000 /yr

I-200-24340-521578
Reported wage: $155,000 / year
Annualized: $155,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-12
Employment end: 2027-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA12/05/202401/01/2025
Abbvie Bioresearch Center Inc.Research Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$122,306 /yr

I-200-24340-521713
Reported wage: $122,306 / year
Annualized: $122,306
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-12
Employment end: 2027-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA12/05/202401/01/2025
Abbvie Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$160,000 /yr

I-200-24340-521748
Reported wage: $160,000 / year
Annualized: $160,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-12-12
Employment end: 2027-12-31
Worker positions: 1

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

Somerset, NJ12/05/202401/01/2025
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Sr. Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-24312-459953
Reported wage: $90,000–$130,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-11-15
Employment end: 2028-03-16
Worker positions: 1

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

Bedford, OH11/07/202403/17/2025
Nexus Pharmaceuticals Inc.Lead Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$142,000 /yr

I-200-24281-390715
Reported wage: $142,000 / year
Annualized: $142,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2024-10-15
Employment end: 2028-01-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Lincolnshire, IL10/07/202401/27/2025
Cerevel Therapeutics, LLCPrincipal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-24194-194467
Reported wage: $130,000–$166,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-19
Employment end: 2027-07-28
Worker positions: 1

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

Somerset, NJ07/12/202407/29/2024
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Sr. Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$136,300 /yr

I-200-24124-956737
Reported wage: $136,300 / year
Annualized: $136,300
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-10
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Tarrytown, NY05/03/202410/01/2024
Cerevel Therapeutics, LLCResearch Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$120,119 /yr

I-200-24116-923520
Reported wage: $120,119–$138,000 / year
Annualized: $120,119
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-05-01
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA04/24/202410/01/2024
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$104,562 /yr

I-200-24060-758693
Reported wage: $104,562–$149,850 / year
Annualized: $104,562
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-03-07
Employment end: 2027-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Columbus, OH02/29/202408/30/2024
Eyconis, Inc.Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$142,000 /yr

I-200-24045-719668
Reported wage: $142,000 / year
Annualized: $142,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-02-22
Employment end: 2027-03-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Redwood City, CA02/14/202403/05/2024
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$104,562 /yr

I-200-24011-633711
Reported wage: $104,562–$147,960 / year
Annualized: $104,562
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-01-19
Employment end: 2027-07-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Columbus, OH01/11/202407/02/2024
Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyScientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-23339-545057
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-12-12
Employment end: 2027-01-07
Worker positions: 1

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

New Brunswick, NJ12/05/202301/08/2024
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.Principal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$104,562 /yr

I-200-23234-284929
Reported wage: $104,562–$124,200 / year
Annualized: $104,562
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-29
Employment end: 2026-11-25
Worker positions: 1

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

Columbus, OH08/22/202311/26/2023
Bayer U.S. LLCResearch Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$110,000 /yr

I-200-23132-018345
Reported wage: $110,000 / year
Annualized: $110,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-19
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Morristown, NJ05/12/202310/01/2023
Ascendis Pharma, Inc.Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-23117-969974
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-03
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Redwood City, CA04/26/202310/01/2023
Pfizer Inc.Senior Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$85,700 /yr

I-200-23115-964854
Reported wage: $85,700–$171,500 / year
Annualized: $85,700
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-02
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Andover, MA04/25/202310/01/2023
Cerevel Therapeutics, LLCPrincipal Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$131,000 /yr

I-200-22360-660397
Reported wage: $131,000–$168,000 / year
Annualized: $131,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-01-02
Employment end: 2026-01-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Cambridge, MA12/26/202201/30/2023
Concert Pharmaceuticals, IncAssociate Scientist, Formulation Development

Filing details

$90,000 /yr

I-200-22119-121183
Reported wage: $90,000 / year
Annualized: $90,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-06
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Lexington, MA04/29/202210/01/2022

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.