BP America Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, BP America Inc. filed 10 H-1B applications for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $128,738. That is 5.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | TX | 2 | $129,050 | $92,580 | +39.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | NY | 2 | $101,943 | $112,100 | -9.1% |
| Materials Engineers | TX | 1 | $165,361 | $104,100 | +58.8% |
| Industrial Engineers | NY | 1 | $83,639 | $99,380 | -15.8% |
| Public Relations Managers | DC | 1 | $120,585 | $134,760 | -10.5% |
| Software Developers | TX | 1 | $147,198 | $166,616 | -11.7% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | TX | 1 | $132,674 | $126,353 | +5% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | TX | 1 | $149,455 | $144,090 | +3.7% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | 9 | $76,128 |
| CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | 5 | $73,888 |
| Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution | 4 | $112,000 |
| Oregon State University | 3 | $60,000 |
| California Institute of Technology/Jet Propulsion Laboratory | 3 | $85,180 |
| UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 3 | $77,100 |
| Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC | 3 | $112,740 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 | $67,600 |
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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