NTESS, LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, NTESS, LLC filed 18 H-1B applications for Mechanical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $111,317. That is 2% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 5 | $99,000 | $43,930 | +125.4% |
| Electrical Engineers | NM | 3 | $150,400 | $106,950 | +40.6% |
| Materials Scientists | NM | 2 | $133,500 | $106,160 | +25.8% |
| Data Scientists | TX | 1 | $90,000 | $147,477 | -39% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $99,000 | $147,477 | -32.9% |
| Engineers, All Other | NM | 1 | $85,700 | $111,970 | -23.5% |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | CA | 1 | $89,484 | $107,460 | -16.7% |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | NH | 1 | $140,000 | $92,580 | +51.2% |
| Civil Engineers | GA | 1 | $137,000 | $166,643 | -17.8% |
| Chemists | CA | 1 | $104,900 | $84,680 | +23.9% |
| Chemists | MI | 1 | $95,500 | $84,680 | +12.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Mechanical Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mechanical Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 110 | $131,650 |
| Cummins Inc. | 77 | $102,037 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 31 | $111,737 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | 30 | $93,046 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 29 | $116,814 |
| General Motors Company | 28 | $111,535 |
| INTELLECTT, INC. | 27 | $101,271 |
| Apple Inc. | 26 | $169,211 |
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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