The Dow Chemical Company
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 142 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Scientific Research and Development Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Midland, MI
At a glance
- The Dow Chemical Company hires senior. 78% of its filings are Level III, 3.7 times the share across all H-1B employers (21%).
- Often files at the prevailing wage. 74% of filings are at exactly the prevailing wage, which at The Dow Chemical Company's jobs and locations has a median of $106,995.
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Percentiles from The Dow Chemical Company's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What The Dow Chemical Company hires for
Bar: share of The Dow Chemical Company's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 95% of filings (17 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Scientist | $106,995 | 88 |
| Chemical Engineer | $119,142 | 27 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at The Dow Chemical Company.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 3% of filings
Mid-level · 4% of filings
Senior · 78% of filings
Expert · 16% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 4 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 5 |
| Senior · Level III | $107,515 | 100 |
| Expert · Level IV | $131,956 | 20 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where The Dow Chemical Company files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 2 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $106,995 | 89 |
| Midland, MI | $118,102 | 42 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $90,834 |
| 25th | $93,793 |
| 50th (median) | $111,925 |
| 75th | $118,102 |
| 90th | $131,941 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $97,739 | $94,554 | $117,465 | 82 |
| FY2021 | $106,288 | $90,675 | $120,399 | 73 |
| FY2022 | $117,468 | $93,933 | $121,286 | 79 |
| FY2023 | $112,889 | $102,362 | $113,963 | 76 |
| FY2024 | $122,886 | $108,493 | $122,886 | 50 |
| FY2025 | $114,651 | $99,758 | $118,102 | 95 |
| FY2026 | $106,995 | $90,834 | $115,024 | 47 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at The Dow Chemical Company
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Specialist | $107,515 | $93.7k–$118.1k | 98 |
| Associate Research Scientist | $112,362 | $107k–$134.6k | 17 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About The Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company's filings list its industry as Scientific Research and Development Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5417). Its main U.S. filing address is in Midland, MI and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Materials Scientist, Chemical Engineer and Chemist and the main metro areas are Houston, TX, Midland, MI and Philadelphia, PA. The most common wage level in those years is Level III (senior).
Questions
Does The Dow Chemical Company sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. The Dow Chemical Company filed 142 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does The Dow Chemical Company pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on The Dow Chemical Company's H-1B filings is $111,925; half of filings fall between $93,793 and $118,102. Bonus and stock are not included.