H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML US LP | 15 | $127,171 | $99,424 - $141,100 | 93.3% |
| Cymer, LLC | 7 | $129,625 | $128,350 - $145,000 | 100.0% |
| NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING, INC. | 4 | $78,275 | $72,100 - $86,800 | 100.0% |
| Leupold & Stevens, Inc. | 1 | $110,155 | $110,155 - $110,155 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 27 | $127,171 | $72,100 - $145,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | CA | 11 | $129,625 |
| Wilton | CT | 10 | $118,934 |
| Farmington Hills | MI | 2 | $81,450 |
| Beaverton | OR | 1 | $110,155 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $141,100 |
These roles are variations of Senior Optical Engineer 1 with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Optical Engineer 1 | 31 | $112,571 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | $140,442 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | $118,934 | 87.5% |
| 2024 | 5 | $128,350 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 8 | $119,890 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $127,171 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASML US LP | 15 | $127,171 | 93.3% |
| Cymer, LLC | 7 | $129,625 | 100.0% |
| NORTH AMERICAN LIGHTING, INC. | 4 | $78,275 | 100.0% |
| Leupold & Stevens, Inc. | 1 | $110,155 | 100.0% |