Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Western Digital Technologies, Inc. filed 103 H-1B applications for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer and related occupations with a median offered wage of $147,369. That is 29.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | CA | 37 | $157,590 | $119,200 | +32.2% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 18 | $104,052 | $99,380 | +4.7% |
| Software Developers | CA | 10 | $134,111 | $166,616 | -19.5% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 5 | $175,000 | $147,477 | +18.7% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 4 | $202,000 | $104,100 | +94% |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | CA | 4 | $137,100 | $101,800 | +34.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 3 | $140,805 | $43,930 | +220.5% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | CA | 3 | $150,738 | $144,090 | +4.6% |
| Materials Scientists | CA | 2 | $173,000 | $106,160 | +63% |
| Chemists | CA | 2 | $157,912 | $84,680 | +86.5% |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | CA | 2 | $175,000 | $95,360 | +83.5% |
| Database Administrators | CA | 2 | $159,799 | $101,510 | +57.4% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 2 | $112,026 | $126,353 | -11.3% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | MN | 2 | $108,034 | $126,353 | -14.5% |
| Accountants and Auditors | CA | 2 | $115,828 | $166,611 | -30.5% |
| Physicists | CA | 2 | $156,224 | $155,680 | +0.3% |
| Chemical Engineers | OR | 1 | $202,000 | $112,100 | +80.2% |
| Logisticians | CA | 1 | $129,316 | $79,400 | +62.9% |
| Logisticians | IL | 1 | $109,475 | $79,400 | +37.9% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Electronics Engineers, Except Computer.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | 171 | $139,809 |
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 166 | $166,860 |
| Apple Inc. | 134 | $181,668 |
| Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | 75 | $160,249 |
| NVIDIA Corporation | 53 | $191,463 |
| Marvell Semiconductor, Inc. | 28 | $121,951 |
| NXP USA, INC. | 25 | $151,415 |
| Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | 23 | $164,162 |
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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