OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Merced, CA
Reported H-1B wages at worksites in this city. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsMerced insights
Total filings364All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$94,764255 eligible salary records
Employer names77Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$74,353–$127,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*30 filings$81,611 median · n=24
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$75k–$100kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 255 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Assistant Professor52
$93,600 median · n=47 eligible
Postdoctoral Scholar40
$67,251 median · n=32 eligible
Clinical Laboratory Scientist20
— median · n=0 eligible
Pediatrician19
$210,000 median · n=18 eligible
Assistant Project Scientist13
$71,500 median · n=10 eligible
Physical Therapist12
$95,695 median · n=2 eligible
Nurse Practitioner11
$110,000 median · n=10 eligible
Dentist8
$135,000 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Top 1 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
88.2%Certified LCAs
Certified321 88.2%
Certified - Withdrawn33 9.1%
Withdrawn7 1.9%
Denied3 0.8%
Denominator: all 364 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
University Of California, Merced155
$84,849 median · n=126 eligible
Golden Valley Health Centers40
$195,000 median · n=38 eligible
Dignity Health33
$110,000 median · n=3 eligible
University Of California, Agriculture And Natural Resources9
$67,527 median · n=6 eligible
Interface Rehab Inc.7
— median · n=0 eligible
Valley Children'S Primary Care Group, Inc7
$205,000 median · n=6 eligible
3k Technologies LLC6
$98,540 median · n=2 eligible
Semex Usa, Inc.6
$70,300 median · n=6 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$94,764Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$64,008
25th percentile$74,353
Median (50th)$94,764
75th percentile$127,000
90th percentile$205,000
n=255 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
364 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merced Community College District | Part-Time Faculty: Assistant Coach | $65.6I-200-26171-035490 Reported wage: $65.6 / hour Annualized: $136,448 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-26 Employment end: 2029-06-14 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/19/2026 | 06/19/2026 |
| Merced County Association Of Governments | Associate Planner | $79,622I-200-26163-010642 Reported wage: $79,622 / year Annualized: $79,622 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/12/2026 | 06/24/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Postdoctoral Scholar | $74,281I-200-26163-011958 Reported wage: $74,281 / year Annualized: $74,281 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-22 Employment end: 2029-08-26 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/12/2026 | 08/27/2026 |
| Upstart Network, Inc. | Senior Software Engineer | $220,070I-200-26162-007638 Reported wage: $220,070 / year Annualized: $220,070 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Golden Valley Engineering & Surveying, Inc. | Civil Engineer | $72,800I-200-26160-994428 Reported wage: $72,800 / year Annualized: $72,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Semex USA, Inc. | Ai Technician/Embryo Coordinator | $70,300I-200-26153-970944 Reported wage: $70,300–$76,000 / year Annualized: $70,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-10-23 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/24/2026 |
| Semex USA, Inc. | Ai Technician/Embryo Coordinator | $70,300I-200-26153-970956 Reported wage: $70,300–$76,000 / year Annualized: $70,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-09 Employment end: 2029-10-23 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 06/02/2026 | 10/24/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Postdoctoral Scholar | $74,281I-200-26149-963647 Reported wage: $74,281 / year Annualized: $74,281 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-05 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/29/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of California, Agriculture And Natural Resources | Academic Coordinator | $69,979I-200-26140-934279 Reported wage: $69,979 / year Annualized: $69,979 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-28 Employment end: 2029-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/20/2026 | 08/22/2026 |
| Semex USA, Inc. | Ai Technician/Embryo Coordinator | $70,300I-200-26138-922447 Reported wage: $70,300–$76,000 / year Annualized: $70,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/18/2026 | 11/01/2026 |
| Semex USA, Inc. | Ai Technician/Embryo Coordinator | $70,300I-200-26138-922520 Reported wage: $70,300–$76,000 / year Annualized: $70,300 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-26 Employment end: 2029-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/18/2026 | 11/01/2026 |
| Dignity Health | Clinical Dietitian I | $42I-200-26134-913527 Reported wage: $42–$50 / hour Annualized: $87,360 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-21 Employment end: 2029-11-08 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/14/2026 | 11/09/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Bio Safety Officer/Bsl-3 Lab Manager | $72,200I-200-26132-900899 Reported wage: $72,200–$131,000 / year Annualized: $72,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-19 Employment end: 2029-06-07 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/12/2026 | 06/08/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Postdoctoral Scholar | $77,030I-200-26115-834924 Reported wage: $77,030 / year Annualized: $77,030 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-01 Employment end: 2029-05-14 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 04/24/2026 | 05/15/2026 |
| Western Dental Services, Inc. | Dentist | $106.25I-200-26106-804139 Reported wage: $106.25 / hour Annualized: $221,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-23 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 04/16/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Professor | $136,800I-200-26079-720259 Reported wage: $136,800 / year Annualized: $136,800 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-27 Employment end: 2029-06-17 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 03/20/2026 | 06/18/2026 |
| Dignity Health | Quality Patient Safety Program Manager | $120,000I-200-26071-699439 Reported wage: $120,000–$140,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-19 Employment end: 2029-09-10 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 03/12/2026 | 09/11/2026 |
| Dignity Health | Clinical Laboratory Scientist Ii | $55I-200-26061-672630 Reported wage: $55–$65 / hour Annualized: $114,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-09 Employment end: 2029-08-29 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 03/02/2026 | 08/30/2026 |
| Velocity Global, LLC | Software Engineer | $148,000.08I-200-24136-000765 Reported wage: $148,000.08 / year Annualized: $148,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-23 Employment end: 2027-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 05/15/2024 | 10/01/2024 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Professor | $130,500I-200-26034-617901 Reported wage: $130,500 / year Annualized: $130,500 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-10 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 02/03/2026 | 05/01/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Teaching Professor | $125,700I-200-26035-617959 Reported wage: $125,700 / year Annualized: $125,700 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-10 Employment end: 2029-04-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 02/03/2026 | 05/01/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Teaching Professor | $100,900I-200-26022-581585 Reported wage: $100,900 / year Annualized: $100,900 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-29 Employment end: 2029-06-30 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 01/22/2026 | 07/01/2026 |
| Merced Community College District | Cybersecurity Specialist | $91,042I-200-26021-576700 Reported wage: $91,042–$115,197 / year Annualized: $91,042 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-06-13 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 01/21/2026 | 06/14/2026 |
| Dignity Health | Clinical Laboratory Scientist Ii | $55I-200-25335-446472 Reported wage: $55–$60 / hour Annualized: $114,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-08 Employment end: 2029-01-11 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 12/01/2025 | 01/12/2026 |
| University Of California, Merced | Assistant Professor | $127,000I-200-25329-437470 Reported wage: $127,000 / year Annualized: $127,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-03 Employment end: 2029-01-04 Worker positions: 1 | Merced, CA | 11/25/2025 | 01/05/2026 |
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