The Dow Chemical Company vs Amgen Inc.
Select two employer filers to compare H-1B LCA filing volume, DOL certification rates, listed offered wages, and top job titles from Department of Labor disclosure records. LCA filings are not USCIS petition approvals, visa issuances, or proof of employment. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | THE DOW CHEMICAL | Amgen Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Total LCA Filings | 241 | 1,549 ▲ |
| Certified LCA Filings | 239 | 1,528 |
| DOL Certification Rate (higher is better) | 99.2% ✓ | 98.6% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $112,818 | $130,516 ✓ |
| Salary Range | $71,219 – $208,800 | $60,000 – $400,000 |
| Total Workers | 241 | 1,549 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
The Dow Chemical Company
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Research Specialist | 163 | $108,045 |
| Associate Research Scientist | 36 | $118,152 |
| Senior Research Specialist (RAP Program) | 5 | $118,102 |
| Research Scientist | 4 | $113,906 |
| Senior Technology Specialist | 3 | $119,358 |
| Process Automation Manager | 3 | $116,820 |
Amgen Inc.
| Job Title | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist Software Engineer | 27 | $144,184 |
| Scientist | 17 | $136,005 |
| Senior Engineer | 15 | $125,152 |
| Engineer | 14 | $103,825 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 13 | $137,682 |
| Process Development Scientist | 12 | $121,809 |
Year-over-Year LCA Filing Volume
| Fiscal Year | THE DOW, LCA Filings | Amgen Inc., LCA Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 79 (79 cert.) | 562 (550 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 51 (50 cert.) | 380 (379 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 96 (95 cert.) | 430 (424 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 15 (15 cert.) | 177 (175 cert.) |
Download the national H-1B LCA summary cited on this page: h1b-statistics.csv (derived from DOL OFLC disclosure files; CC BY 4.0 with attribution).