H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodFiling Growth
13 → 4 filings, FY2008 to FY2018Top Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | 5 | $138,362 | $75,712 - $140,200 | 100.0% |
| SHELL OIL COMPANY | 5 | $97,500 | $87,901 - $132,100 | 100.0% |
| Forland Geophysical Services LLC | 4 | $71,947 | $70,000 - $71,947 | 100.0% |
| IMS Systems Inc. | 4 | $56,992 | $56,992 - $56,992 | 100.0% |
| PLS INC. | 3 | $85,000 | $82,000 - $85,000 | 66.7% |
| CHEVRON CORPORATION | 3 | $108,500 | $105,200 - $111,300 | 100.0% |
| MARATHON OIL CORPORATION | 2 | $87,901 | $87,901 - $87,901 | 100.0% |
| EXXONMOBIL UPSTREAM RESEARCH COMPANY | 2 | $149,614 | $135,470 - $163,758 | 100.0% |
| University of Wyoming | 2 | $60,762 | $60,757 - $60,768 | 100.0% |
| Distinct Engineering Solutions, Inc. | 2 | $62,000 | $62,000 - $62,000 | 50.0% |
| QUANTUM RESERVOIR IMPACT | 1 | $169,000 | $169,000 - $169,000 | 100.0% |
| SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION | 1 | $87,912 | $87,912 - $87,912 | 100.0% |
| SOMAT ENGINEERING, INC. | 1 | $35,776 | $35,776 - $35,776 | 100.0% |
| STATOIL GULF SERVICES LLC | 1 | $108,203 | $108,203 - $108,203 | 100.0% |
| SUNRISE PETROSOLUTIONS TECHNOLOGY, INC. | 1 | $91,520 | $91,520 - $91,520 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 49 | $85,000 | $35,776 - $175,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $140,200 | $140,200 - $140,200 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON | TX | 28 | $88,051 |
| IRVING | TX | 5 | $138,362 |
| KENSINGTON | MD | 4 | $56,992 |
| SAN RAMON | CA | 3 | $108,500 |
| NORTH BRUNSWICK | NJ | 2 | $62,000 |
| LARAMIE | WY | 2 | $60,762 |
| THE WOODLANDS | TX | 1 | $66,248 |
| LAWRENCEVILLE | NJ | 1 | $58,240 |
| MIDLAND | TX | 1 | $80,766 |
| SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 1 | $75,380 |
These roles are variations of GEOSCIENTISTS with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOSCIENTISTS | Unspecified | 49 | $92,930 |
| Senior Geoscientists | 1 | $140,200 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13 | $87,901 | 100.0% |
| 2010 | 13 | $75,712 | 100.0% |
| 2011 | 5 | $138,362 | 100.0% |
| 2012 | 8 | $98,735 | 87.5% |
| 2013 | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |
| 2015 | 2 | $115,860 | 100.0% |
| 2016 | 1 | $80,766 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 3 | $71,947 | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 4 | $83,500 | 75.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXXON MOBIL CORPORATION | 5 | $138,362 | 100.0% |
| SHELL OIL COMPANY | 5 | $97,500 | 100.0% |
| Forland Geophysical Services LLC | 4 | $71,947 | 100.0% |
| IMS Systems Inc. | 4 | $56,992 | 100.0% |
| PLS INC. | 3 | $85,000 | 66.7% |