Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc.

H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data

In 2023, Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. filed 2 H-1B applications for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $101,950. That is 1.9% 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.

H-1B filings by occupation for Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. in 2023, offered vs prevailing wage.
Occupation State Filings Median Market (OEWS) vs Market
Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers AZ 1 $92,700 $100,640 -7.9%
Mechanical Engineers AZ 1 $111,200 $99,510 +11.7%

Other Top H-1B Filers for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers

Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers.

Other top H-1B filers for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers.
Employer Filings Avg Median Wage
Kennecott Utah Copper LLC 3 $128,712
SRK CONSULTING (U.S.), INC. 2 $84,000
ECS Southwest, LLP 2 $90,460
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. 2 $109,000
Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Strawberry Plains, LLC 2 $181,534
Harper Mining LLC 1 $104,000
GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance Inc 1 $89,828
Freeport Minerals Corporation 1 $130,000

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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