Kennecott Utah Copper LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Kennecott Utah Copper LLC filed 13 H-1B applications for Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $125,576. That is 33.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | UT | 3 | $128,712 | $100,640 | +27.9% |
| Chemical Engineers | UT | 2 | $142,654 | $112,100 | +27.3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | UT | 2 | $103,532 | $43,930 | +135.7% |
| Human Resources Managers | UT | 1 | $164,744 | $136,350 | +20.8% |
| Public Relations Specialists | UT | 1 | $74,068 | $66,750 | +11% |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | UT | 1 | $85,279 | $78,980 | +8% |
| Electrical Engineers | UT | 1 | $82,190 | $106,950 | -23.2% |
| Materials Engineers | UT | 1 | $140,142 | $104,100 | +34.6% |
| Industrial Engineers | UT | 1 | $208,861 | $99,380 | +110.2% |
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.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| ECS Southwest, LLP | 2 | $90,460 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. | 2 | $109,000 |
| Nyrstar Tennessee Mines - Strawberry Plains, LLC | 2 | $181,534 |
| SRK CONSULTING (U.S.), INC. | 2 | $84,000 |
| Freeport Minerals Corporation | 1 | $130,000 |
| GMS Mine Repair & Maintenance Inc | 1 | $89,828 |
| Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. | 1 | $92,700 |
| Harper Mining LLC | 1 | $104,000 |
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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