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Eastman Chemical Company

57 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $109,820 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Kingsport, TN NAICS: 32519

The verdict

Eastman Chemical Company filed 57 H-1B petitions, more than 97% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $109,820 median offered wage.

57
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$109,820
median offered wage
Top 3%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Kingsport, TN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Eastman Chemical Company. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Eastman Chemical Company filed 57 Labor Condition Applications covering 57 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (57 certified of 57 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Eastman Chemical Company’s H-1B petitions range from $60,520 at the low end to $165,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $109,820. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Integrated Planner (8 petitions at $77,160 avg), followed by Strategy Manager and Senior Chemical Engineer. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Eastman Chemical Company is headquartered in Kingsport, TN under NAICS code 32519, and places H-1B workers across 5 states, most heavily in TN, VA, MA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Eastman Chemical Company ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Eastman Chemical Company is #4,129 of 119,880 employers nationally and #47 of 1,309 employers headquartered in TN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$109,820

Median Salary

$109,820

Total Workers

57

Compare with another sponsor

Eastman Chemical Company vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$109,820 · 15% higher than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$95,721
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions57 · 98% lower than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,723
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Eastman Chemical Company

Minimum
$60,520
Maximum
$165,000
Average Salary
$109,820

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+18.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

43.9% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

96.5%

Primary Worksite County

SULLIVAN, TN

75.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 16 petitions · 100% certified · $96,598 avg
FY2024 17 petitions · 100% certified · $107,372 avg
FY2025 22 petitions · 100% certified · $120,092 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 16 16 $96,598
FY2024 17 17 $107,372
FY2025 22 22 $120,092
FY2026(partial) 2 1 $123,400

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Eastman Chemical Company

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Integrated Planner 8 $77,160
Strategy Manager 3 $111,698
Senior Chemical Engineer 3 $127,215
Supply Chain Manager 2 $165,000
Senior Polymer Scientist 2 $125,356
Segment Market Manager 2 $147,370
PhD Engineer 2 $117,000
Electrical Engineer 2 $104,874
Advanced Research Chemist 2 $108,680
System Administrator – Specialist 1 $132,500
Supply Manager 1 $99,718
Senior Research Chemist 1 $115,734
Senior Process Engineer 1 $120,441
Senior Chemist 1 $128,000
Senior Application Development Scientist 1 $123,822

Geographic Distribution

Where Eastman Chemical Company places H-1B workers across the United States

TN 43 petitions
VA 7 petitions
MA 5 petitions
TX 1 petitions
MO 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Eastman Chemical Company

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Chemical Engineer Kingsport, TN $123,323 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Manufacturing Systems Lead Fieldale, VA $123,477 Certified FY2026
Product Analytics Engineer Kingsport, TN $106,605 Certified FY2025
Adv Application Research Scientist Kingsport, TN $121,700 Certified FY2025
Application Development Scientist Kingsport, TN $121,700 Certified FY2025
Corporate Strategy Manager Kingsport, TN $108,150 Certified FY2025
Senior Process Engineer Fieldale, VA $120,441 Certified FY2025
Senior Polymer Scientist Kingsport, TN $128,345 Certified FY2025
Senior Chemical Engineer Kingsport, TN $123,323 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Manager Kingsport, TN $165,000 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Manager Kingsport, TN $165,000 Certified FY2025
Segment Market Manager - Industrial & Emerging Segment, CASE Kingsport, TN $160,000 Certified FY2025
Supply Manager Kingsport, TN $99,718 Certified FY2025
Integrated Planner Martinsville, VA $77,260 Certified FY2025
Integrated Planner Springfield, MA $80,000 Certified FY2025
Principal Research Scientist Kingsport, TN $139,016 Certified FY2025
Segment Market Manager Kingsport, TN $156,798 Certified FY2025
Senior Chemist Kingsport, TN $128,000 Certified FY2025
Financial Analyst Kingsport, TN $81,611 Certified FY2025
Electrical Engineer Springfield, MA $104,874 Certified FY2025
Principal Application Development Scientist Kingsport, TN $137,500 Certified FY2025
PhD Engineer Kingsport, TN $117,000 Certified FY2025
Integrated Planner Kingsport, TN $76,170 Certified FY2025
Senior Application Development Scientist Springfield, MA $123,822 Certified FY2025
Electrical Engineer Springfield, MA $104,874 Certified FY2024
Corporate Strategy Analyst Kingsport, TN $82,000 Certified FY2024
PhD Engineer Kingsport, TN $117,000 Certified FY2024
Process Engineer Fieldale, VA $90,958 Certified FY2024
Senior Chemical Engineer Kingsport, TN $135,000 Certified FY2024
System Administrator – Specialist Kingsport, TN $132,500 Certified FY2024
Integrated Planner Martinsville, VA $85,150 Certified FY2024
Research Scientist Kingsport, TN $117,000 Certified FY2024
Demand Planning Excellence Analyst Kingsport, TN $76,272 Certified FY2024
Procurement Analyst Kingsport, TN $99,561 Certified FY2024
Process Chemist Longview, TX $117,000 Certified FY2024
Advanced Chemical Engineer Kingsport, TN $122,716 Certified FY2024
Research Chemist Kingsport, TN $117,000 Certified FY2024
Integrated Planner Kingsport, TN $77,696 Certified FY2024
Advanced Application Development Scientist II Kingsport, TN $123,913 Certified FY2024
Senior Polymer Scientist Kingsport, TN $122,366 Certified FY2024
Demand Planner St. Louis, MO $104,312 Certified FY2024
Integrated Planner Fieldale, VA $73,000 Certified FY2023
Integrated Planner Fieldale, VA $73,000 Certified FY2023
Advanced Research Chemist Kingsport, TN $109,000 Certified FY2023
Segment Market Manager Kingsport, TN $137,941 Certified FY2023
Environmental Specialist Springfield, MA $103,189 Certified FY2023
Integrated Planner Kingsport, TN $75,000 Certified FY2023
Global Trade & Compliance Governance Analyst Kingsport, TN $60,520 Certified FY2023
Advanced Chemist Kingport, TN $104,000 Certified FY2023
Network Optimization Development Lead Kingsport, TN $65,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Eastman Chemical Company filed?

Eastman Chemical Company has filed 57 H-1B LCA petitions covering 57 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Eastman Chemical Company?

Eastman Chemical Company has a 100% certification rate, with 57 out of 57 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Eastman Chemical Company?

The average H-1B salary at Eastman Chemical Company is $109,820. Salaries range from $60,520 to $165,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Eastman Chemical Company?

The top H-1B job titles at Eastman Chemical Company include Integrated Planner, Strategy Manager, Senior Chemical Engineer. The most common position is Integrated Planner with 8 petitions at an average salary of $77,160.

Where is Eastman Chemical Company located?

Eastman Chemical Company is headquartered in Kingsport, TN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 5 states, with the most positions in TN, VA, MA.

Is Eastman Chemical Company H-1B dependent?

No, Eastman Chemical Company is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Eastman Chemical Company's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Eastman Chemical Company filed 16 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $96,598 to $123,400.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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