H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMONT USA LIMITED | 6 | $95,002 | $88,983 - $99,000 | 100.0% |
| FREEPORT-MCMORAN CORPORATION | 6 | $98,690 | $91,100 - $100,300 | 100.0% |
| Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. | 5 | $74,422 | $74,422 - $74,422 | 100.0% |
| UPTAKE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 4 | $182,899 | $165,000 - $200,000 | 100.0% |
| AMEC E&C SERVICES, INC. | 3 | $120,564 | $83,200 - $135,000 | 100.0% |
| BARRICK GOLDSTRIKE MINES INC. | 3 | $95,971 | $53,186 - $99,715 | 100.0% |
| NEWMONT INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED | 3 | $112,278 | $92,900 - $138,290 | 100.0% |
| Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. | 2 | $94,547 | $94,432 - $94,661 | 100.0% |
| ALPHA APPALACHIA SERVICES, INC. | 2 | $80,000 | $75,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| Barrick Gold of North America, Inc. | 2 | $105,753 | $87,506 - $124,000 | 100.0% |
| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) | 2 | $67,153 | $57,015 - $77,290 | 50.0% |
| CYTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. | 2 | $73,747 | $64,584 - $82,910 | 100.0% |
| AGAPITO ASSOCIATES, INC. | 2 | $85,738 | $84,198 - $87,277 | 100.0% |
| MASSEY COAL SERVICES | 2 | $62,008 | $60,362 - $63,654 | 100.0% |
| NORWEST CORPORATION | 2 | $93,200 | $84,400 - $102,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 72 | $88,723 | $51,293 - $175,469 |
| Director | 4 | $182,899 | $165,000 - $200,000 |
| Senior | 1 | $91,390 | $91,390 - $91,390 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELKO | NV | 6 | $95,002 |
| HOUSTON | TX | 5 | $87,178 |
| Minneapolis | MN | 5 | $74,422 |
| Salt Lake City | UT | 3 | $102,000 |
| CHICAGO | IL | 3 | $200,000 |
| Houston | TX | 2 | $136,438 |
| JULIAN | WV | 2 | $80,000 |
| CHARLESTON | WV | 2 | $62,008 |
| Englewood | CO | 2 | $81,280 |
| CARLIN | NV | 2 | $74,579 |
These roles are variations of Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | Unspecified | 69 | $91,494 |
| DIRECTOR, MINING | 4 | $182,699 | |
| MINING AND GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERS,INCLUDING MINING SAFETY ENG | Unspecified | 2 | $67,153 |
| SENIOR MINING ENGINEER PLANNING | 1 | $91,390 | |
| Mining & Geological Engineers, Incl Mine Safety | Unspecified | 1 | $76,357 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | $66,539 | 100.0% |
| 2010 | 8 | $64,119 | 87.5% |
| 2011 | 9 | $87,506 | 100.0% |
| 2012 | 20 | $90,042 | 95.0% |
| 2013 | 11 | $91,390 | 100.0% |
| 2014 | 22 | $94,308 | 95.5% |
| 2016 | 2 | $138,645 | 100.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | $200,000 | 100.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | $165,000 | 100.0% |
| 2019 | 2 | $111,406 | 50.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWMONT USA LIMITED | 6 | $95,002 | 100.0% |
| FREEPORT-MCMORAN CORPORATION | 6 | $98,690 | 100.0% |
| Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. | 5 | $74,422 | 100.0% |
| UPTAKE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | 4 | $182,899 | 100.0% |
| AMEC E&C SERVICES, INC. | 3 | $120,564 | 100.0% |