Schaeffler Group USA Inc
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Schaeffler Group USA Inc filed 16 H-1B applications for Mechanical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $123,891. That is 17.8% 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 | MI | 5 | $87,647 | $43,930 | +99.5% |
| Industrial Engineers | SC | 3 | $87,950 | $99,380 | -11.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | SC | 2 | $115,000 | $43,930 | +161.8% |
| Database Administrators | SC | 1 | $141,960 | $101,510 | +39.8% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | MI | 1 | $160,843 | $165,370 | -2.7% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | MI | 1 | $115,000 | $101,800 | +13% |
| Industrial Engineers | MI | 1 | $106,500 | $99,380 | +7.2% |
| Data Scientists | MI | 1 | $140,000 | $147,477 | -5.1% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | SC | 1 | $160,123 | $144,090 | +11.1% |
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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