First Solar, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, First Solar, Inc. filed 8 H-1B applications for Software Developers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $109,351. That is 12.5% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | OH | 2 | $107,200 | $166,616 | -35.7% |
| Data Scientists | OH | 1 | $76,310 | $147,477 | -48.3% |
| Industrial Engineers | OH | 1 | $112,562 | $99,380 | +13.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | OH | 1 | $104,029 | $126,353 | -17.7% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 1 | $140,870 | $104,100 | +35.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $116,270 | $126,353 | -8% |
| Materials Engineers | OH | 1 | $108,218 | $104,100 | +4% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Software Developers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Software Developers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP | 1,950 | $112,576 |
| Tata Consultancy Services | 1,928 | $144,684 |
| Infosys BPO Limited | 1,634 | $158,764 |
| Amazon | 1,332 | $158,606 |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,217 | $148,986 |
| Wipro Limited | 959 | $144,206 |
| Google LLC | 930 | $172,297 |
| AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC | 896 | $178,218 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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