Lam Research Corporation
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Lam Research Corporation filed 41 H-1B applications for Materials Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $169,775. That is 35.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineers | CA | 12 | $147,415 | $104,100 | +41.6% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 5 | $174,220 | $106,950 | +62.9% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 5 | $156,650 | $43,930 | +256.6% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | CA | 3 | $203,222 | $99,200 | +104.9% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 2 | $212,978 | $144,090 | +47.8% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 2 | $124,826 | $147,477 | -15.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 2 | $213,322 | $165,370 | +29% |
| Materials Engineers | OR | 2 | $174,473 | $104,100 | +67.6% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $218,406 | $126,353 | +72.9% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | CA | 1 | $236,266 | $169,510 | +39.4% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | OR | 1 | $162,404 | $144,090 | +12.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | OR | 1 | $126,395 | $43,930 | +187.7% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 1 | $170,258 | $99,380 | +71.3% |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | OR | 1 | $165,487 | $169,510 | -2.4% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $119,734 | $166,616 | -28.1% |
| Software Developers | OR | 1 | $110,342 | $166,616 | -33.8% |
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 |
| Applied Materials, Inc. | 9 | $149,753 |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 7 | $137,050 |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 7 | $103,369 |
| Apple Inc. | 6 | $168,512 |
| Samsung Austin Semiconductor, LLC. | 6 | $135,000 |
| TSMC Arizona Corporation | 6 | $118,681 |
| KLA Corporation | 6 | $125,840 |
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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