Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Historical LCA wage and sponsorship activity · FY2020–FY2025 Q3 · SOC: 19-2042.00
Historical Labor Condition Application (LCA) records, not live job openings or USCIS petition approvals.
Total Filings
522
Average Salary
$97K
LCA Certification
86.0%
Employers in Data
200
LCA Filings by Fiscal Year
Salary by Location
Employers With the Most LCAs
| Company | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN | 29 | $87,974 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY | 20 | $68,978 |
| LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY | 20 | $103,963 |
| BP AMERICA | 12 | $105,003 |
| MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 11 | $63,943 |
| BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE | 11 | $107,471 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY/JET PROPULSION LABORATORY | 10 | $99,861 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 10 | $92,228 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 9 | $73,860 |
Top Locations
| Location | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 89 | $133,442 |
| Austin, TX | 31 | $87,683 |
| Berkeley, CA | 25 | $98,779 |
| Pasadena, CA | 19 | $87,545 |
| Cambridge, MA | 15 | $66,359 |
| Denver, CO | 11 | $154,118 |
| La Jolla, CA | 9 | $70,104 |
| Tucson, AZ | 9 | $80,430 |
Wage Level Distribution
Salary Range
Coverage
A certified LCA means the Department of Labor accepted the employer's labor-condition filing. It does not mean USCIS approved an H1B petition.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average H1B salary for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
The average base wage reported in historical LCAs for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is $97,418, with observed filings ranging from $46,000 to $416,000.
Which companies sponsor H1B visas for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
200 employer names have historical LCAs for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers. The highest-volume employers include THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN, OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY, LAWRENCE BERKELEY NATIONAL LABORATORY.
What is the LCA certification rate for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers?
The DOL LCA certification rate for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers is 86.0% across 522 historical records. This is not a USCIS petition approval rate.