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Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

53 H-1B petitions, 94.3% certified, $105,699 median salary, FY2023–2025.

SACRAMENTO, CA NAICS: 32541

The verdict

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 53 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 94.3% with a $105,699 median offered wage.

53
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
94.3%
DOL-certified
$105,699
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 53 Labor Condition Applications covering 53 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 94.3% (50 certified of 53 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 Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $60,424 at the low end to $160,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $105,699. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by CHEMIST (12 petitions at $87,207 avg), followed by SENIOR CHEMIST and Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing. 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. Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in SACRAMENTO, CA under NAICS code 32541, 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 Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc is #4,457 of 119,880 employers nationally and #667 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

94.3%

Avg. Salary

$105,699

Median Salary

$105,699

Total Workers

53

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$105,699 · 41% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate94.3% · 4% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions53 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Minimum
$60,424
Maximum
$160,000
Average Salary
$105,699

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+23.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

58.5% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SACRAMENTO, CA

50.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 15 petitions · 86.7% certified · $105,653 avg
FY2024 19 petitions · 100% certified · $112,003 avg
FY2025 19 petitions · 94.7% certified · $99,431 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 15 13 $105,653
FY2024 19 19 $112,003
FY2025 19 18 $99,431

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
CHEMIST 12 $87,207
SENIOR CHEMIST 4 $92,245
Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing 3 $120,000
VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 2 $160,000
RESEARCH CHEMIST 2 $86,646
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHEMIST 2 $83,000
Project Manager 2 $110,000
Manager Automation 2 $84,000
Lead - Validation/Qualification Sterile Manufacturing 2 $136,000
DIRECTOR- MICROBIOLOGY 2 $145,000
Associate Director, Quality and Compliance 2 $123,000
Associate Director - Quality Assurance 2 $145,000
VICE PRESIDENT- GLOBAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS 1 $125,000
Senior Chemist 1 $104,478
Research Chemist (E&L) 1 $85,000

Geographic Distribution

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

CA 53 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

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

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
SENIOR CHEMIST Sacramento, CA $94,500 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST Sacramento, CA $100,000 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST Davis, CA $83,000 Certified FY2025
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $83,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Chemist Sacramento, CA $104,478 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Sacramento, CA $120,000 Certified FY2025
General Manager - Operations Sacramento, CA $150,000 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Sacramento, CA $100,000 Certified FY2025
QA Process Specialist Sacramento, CA $80,000 Certified FY2025
Research Chemist (E&L) Sacramento, CA $85,000 Certified FY2025
Chemist Sacramento, CA $115,000 Certified FY2025
Assoc. Dir. - Reg. Affairs (Complex Products & Strategy) Sacramento, CA $135,000 Certified FY2025
QUALITY ASSURANCE CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $83,000 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $96,141 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $96,141 Withdrawn FY2025
SENIOR CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $85,000 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $78,500 Certified FY2025
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $60,424 Certified FY2025
DIRECTOR- MICROBIOLOGY SACRAMENTO, CA $140,000 Certified FY2025
DIRECTOR- MICROBIOLOGIST SACRAMENTO, CA $140,000 Certified FY2024
RESEARCH CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $78,291 Certified FY2024
SENIOR CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $104,478 Certified FY2024
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $96,141 Certified FY2024
VICE PRESIDENT- GLOBAL REGULATORY AFFAIRS SACRAMENTO, CA $125,000 Certified FY2024
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $96,138 Certified FY2024
VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DAVIS, CA $160,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Director - Quality Assurance Sacramento, CA $145,000 Certified FY2024
PROCESS ENGINEER SACRAMENTO, CA $130,000 Certified FY2024
DIRECTOR- MICROBIOLOGY DAVIS, CA $150,000 Certified FY2024
ANALYTICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE LEAD DAVIS, CA $100,000 Certified FY2024
ANALYTICAL VALIDATION SCIENTIST DAVIS, CA $80,000 Certified FY2024
VICE PRESIDENT - RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT DAVIS, CA $160,000 Certified FY2024
REGULATORY AFFIARS ASSOCIATE SACRAMENTO, CA $75,000 Certified FY2024
REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOICATE SACRAMENTO, CA $80,000 Certified FY2024
Associate Director - Quality Assurance Sacramento, CA $145,000 Certified FY2024
RESEARCH CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $95,000 Certified FY2024
Manager Automation Sacramento, CA $84,000 Certified FY2024
Manager Automation Sacramento, CA $84,000 Certified FY2024
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $85,000 Certified FY2023
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $85,000 Certified FY2023
SENIOR CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $85,000 Certified FY2023
CHEMIST SACRAMENTO, CA $85,000 Withdrawn FY2023
CHEMIST DAVIS, CA $85,000 Withdrawn FY2023
Project Lead - Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Microbiologist Sacramento, CA $87,000 Certified FY2023
Lead - Validation/Qualification Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $136,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Lead - Validation/Qualification Sterile Manufacturing Sacramento, CA $136,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc has filed 53 H-1B LCA petitions covering 53 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

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

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc has a 94.3% certification rate, with 50 out of 53 petitions certified.

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

The average H-1B salary at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc is $105,699. Salaries range from $60,424 to $160,000.

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

The top H-1B job titles at Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc include CHEMIST, SENIOR CHEMIST, Lead Project - Sterile Manufacturing. The most common position is CHEMIST with 12 petitions at an average salary of $87,207.

Where is Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc located?

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc is headquartered in SACRAMENTO, CA.

Is Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

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

Nivagen Pharmaceuticals, Inc filed 15 petitions in FY2023 and 19 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $105,653 to $99,431.

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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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