Nucor Corporation
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Nucor Corporation filed 5 H-1B applications for Materials Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $120,912. That is 4.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineers | AR | 2 | $89,398 | $104,100 | -14.1% |
| Electrical Engineers | KY | 1 | $125,777 | $106,950 | +17.6% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | NE | 1 | $150,119 | $169,510 | -11.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $118,352 | $126,353 | -6.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Materials Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Materials Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 48 | $121,672 |
| Lam Research Corporation | 14 | $160,944 |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | 9 | $149,753 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 7 | $137,050 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 7 | $103,369 |
| TSMC Arizona Corporation | 6 | $118,681 |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 6 | $135,000 |
| Apple Inc. | 6 | $168,512 |
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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