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Genomatica, Inc

20 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $114,950 median salary, FY2023–2025.

San Diego, CA NAICS: 54171

The verdict

Genomatica, Inc filed 20 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $114,950 median offered wage.

20
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$114,950
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

Based in San Diego, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Genomatica, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Genomatica, Inc filed 20 Labor Condition Applications covering 20 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (20 certified of 20 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 Genomatica, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $81,528 at the low end to $143,220 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $114,950. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Biochemist, Experimental Systems (3 petitions at $113,360 avg), followed by Biochemist and Senior Research Associate II. 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. Genomatica, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA under NAICS code 54171, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in CA. 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 Genomatica, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Genomatica, Inc is #10,148 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,518 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$114,950

Median Salary

$114,950

Total Workers

20

Compare with another sponsor

Genomatica, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$114,950 · 36% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions20 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Genomatica, Inc

Minimum
$81,528
Maximum
$143,220
Average Salary
$114,950

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+22.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

65% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SAN DIEGO, CA

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 15 petitions · 80% certified · $112,660 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 33.3% certified · $126,007 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 50% certified · $115,535 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 15 12 $112,660
FY2024 3 1 $126,007
FY2025 2 1 $115,535

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Genomatica, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Biochemist, Experimental Systems 3 $113,360
Biochemist 3 $110,000
Senior Research Associate II 2 $99,100
Fermentation Biochemist 2 $116,472
Senior Fermentation Engineer I 1 $135,844
Research Scientist II, Biocatalyst Engineering 1 $117,512
Research Scientist I 1 $120,000
Process Development Engineer I 1 $95,000
Process Chemist 1 $81,528
Process Biochemist 1 $131,970
Computational Research Scientist II 1 $130,800
Biochemist, Strain Development 1 $143,220
Biochemist, Proteomics 1 $120,000
Biochemist, Enzyme Research 1 $121,896

Geographic Distribution

Where Genomatica, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 20 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Genomatica, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Process Biochemist San Diego, CA $131,970 Certified FY2025
Senior Research Associate II San Diego, CA $99,100 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Biochemist, Strain Development San Diego, CA $143,220 Certified FY2024
Biochemist, Experimental Systems San Diego, CA $124,800 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Biochemist San Diego, CA $110,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Research Scientist I San Diego, CA $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Fermentation Biochemist San Diego, CA $116,472 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Biochemist, Enzyme Research San Diego, CA $121,896 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Computational Research Scientist II San Diego, CA $130,800 Certified FY2023
Process Development Engineer I San Diego, CA $95,000 Certified FY2023
Research Scientist II, Biocatalyst Engineering San Diego, CA $117,512 Certified FY2023
Senior Fermentation Engineer I San Diego, CA $135,844 Certified FY2023
Senior Research Associate II San Diego, CA $99,100 Certified FY2023
Biochemist, Proteomics San Diego, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Biochemist, Experimental Systems San Diego, CA $124,800 Certified FY2023
Process Chemist San Diego, CA $81,528 Certified FY2023
Fermentation Biochemist San Diego, CA $116,472 Certified FY2023
Biochemist, Experimental Systems San Diego, CA $90,480 Certified FY2023
Biochemist San Diego, CA $110,000 Certified FY2023
Biochemist San Diego, CA $110,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Genomatica, Inc filed?

Genomatica, Inc has filed 20 H-1B LCA petitions covering 20 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Genomatica, Inc?

Genomatica, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 20 out of 20 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Genomatica, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Genomatica, Inc is $114,950. Salaries range from $81,528 to $143,220.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Genomatica, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Genomatica, Inc include Biochemist, Experimental Systems, Biochemist, Senior Research Associate II. The most common position is Biochemist, Experimental Systems with 3 petitions at an average salary of $113,360.

Where is Genomatica, Inc located?

Genomatica, Inc is headquartered in San Diego, CA.

Is Genomatica, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Genomatica, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Genomatica, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Genomatica, Inc filed 15 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $112,660 to $115,535.

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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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