Chemist salary in Los Alamos, NM
Based on 17 certified H-1B filings in the Los Alamos, NM metro area, FY2025–FY2026.
Also listed as: Quality Control Chemist, Analytical Chemist
Median salary$105,486
Middle 50%$98.3k–$110.2k
vs. national median+17%comparison median $90,000
Filings17FY2025–FY2026 · latest two fiscal years
Salary range
National median
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| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $96,600 |
| 25th | $98,304 |
| 50th (median) | $105,486 |
| 75th | $110,223 |
| 90th | $139,009 |
Top employers filing
| Employer | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Triad National Security | $105,486 | 17 |
Employers with at least 2 filings here. Median shown at 10+ filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $103,334 | 15 |
| Mid-level · Level II | – | 0 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Minimum H-1B salary by level
| Wage level | Prevailing wage (most common) | Median offered salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $53,664 | $103,334 | 15 |
The prevailing wage is the minimum an employer must pay for this job and area. Amounts vary by county within a metro and by wage source.