H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY EXPLORATION PRODUCTION COMPANY USA | 6 | $202,103 | $160,909 - $230,942 | 66.7% |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 4 | $182,400 | $169,520 - $216,576 | 100.0% |
| Smith-Emery of San Francisco, Inc. | 4 | $71,198 | $71,198 - $102,523 | 75.0% |
| Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. | 2 | $81,250 | $80,000 - $82,500 | 100.0% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 2 | $129,000 | $121,800 - $136,200 | 50.0% |
| AGS, Inc. | 1 | $61,734 | $61,734 - $61,734 | 100.0% |
| Golder Associates Inc. | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 - $60,000 | 100.0% |
| Professional Service Industries, Inc. d/b/a Intertek PSI | 1 | $71,053 | $71,053 - $71,053 | 100.0% |
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | 1 | $86,804 | $86,804 - $86,804 | 100.0% |
| ANADARKO PETROLEUM CORPORATION | 1 | $177,700 | $177,700 - $177,700 | 100.0% |
| ARDAMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. | 1 | $62,982 | $62,982 - $62,982 | 100.0% |
| Athena Engineering and Environmental, LLC | 1 | $60,000 | $60,000 - $60,000 | 100.0% |
| ENGEO INCORPORATED | 1 | $85,000 | $85,000 - $85,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 26 | $112,162 | $60,000 - $230,942 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | CA | 5 | $71,198 |
| Houston | TX | 5 | $205,920 |
| Midland | TX | 3 | $182,400 |
| Los Angeles | CA | 2 | $81,250 |
| Orlando | FL | 1 | $62,982 |
| St. Louis | MO | 1 | $71,053 |
| The Woodlands | TX | 1 | $121,800 |
| Goodlettsville | TN | 1 | $60,000 |
| THE WOODLANDS | TX | 1 | $177,700 |
| Lathrop | CA | 1 | $85,000 |
These roles are variations of STAFF GEOLOGIST with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFF GEOLOGIST | 91 | $121,177 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $65,599 | 50.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $75,599 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $86,804 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 6 | $156,950 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 6 | $182,400 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $85,000 | 66.7% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| MURPHY EXPLORATION PRODUCTION COMPANY USA | 6 | $202,103 | 66.7% |
| ConocoPhillips Company | 4 | $182,400 | 100.0% |
| Smith-Emery of San Francisco, Inc. | 4 | $71,198 | 75.0% |
| Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. | 2 | $81,250 | 100.0% |
| Occidental Petroleum Corporation | 2 | $129,000 | 50.0% |