MKS Instruments, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, MKS Instruments, Inc. filed 3 H-1B applications for Sales Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $93,294. That is 20.2% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Engineers | NY | 3 | $93,294 | $116,950 | -20.2% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Sales Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Sales Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 26 | $172,601 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 16 | $159,595 |
| Cisco Systems, Inc. | 14 | $145,701 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | 10 | $137,344 |
| ServiceNow, Inc. | 9 | $157,533 |
| Palo Alto Networks, Inc. | 8 | $187,123 |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 8 | $160,925 |
| Oracle America, Inc. | 8 | $191,448 |
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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