BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, BATTELLE ENERGY ALLIANCE, LLC filed 10 H-1B applications for Chemical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $108,381. That is 7.7% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineers | ID | 2 | $95,004 | $112,100 | -15.3% |
| Materials Scientists | ID | 2 | $130,020 | $106,160 | +22.5% |
| Materials Engineers | ID | 1 | $95,004 | $104,100 | -8.7% |
| Physicists | ID | 1 | $95,004 | $155,680 | -39% |
| Economists | TX | 1 | $95,004 | $115,730 | -17.9% |
| Economists | ID | 1 | $138,000 | $115,730 | +19.2% |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | ID | 1 | $124,008 | $145,080 | -14.5% |
| Chemists | ID | 1 | $95,004 | $84,680 | +12.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Chemical Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Chemical Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ModernaTX, Inc. | 10 | $138,682 |
| Battelle Memorial Institute | 5 | $91,000 |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | 4 | $144,250 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 4 | $112,000 |
| University of Wisconsin System | 4 | $60,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 4 | $103,500 |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 3 | $70,000 |
| Amgen Inc. | 3 | $117,903 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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