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Hydrographer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings11All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$72,7356 eligible salary records
Employer names6Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$61,118–$76,688Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01233FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2019: 2 filings19FY 2021: 1 filings21FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2024: 2 filings24FY 2026: 2 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*2 filings$90,735 median · n=2

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 6 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Hydrographer3
$66,442 median · n=2 eligible
Lead Hydrographer2
— median · n=0 eligible
Senior Hydrographer2
$111,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hydrographer/Marine Scientist1
$58,000 median · n=1 eligible
Hydrographer/Marine Scientist, Assistant Director1
$77,250 median · n=1 eligible
Hydrographic Surveyor/Hydrographer1
$70,470 median · n=1 eligible
Research Scientist (Hydrographer)1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 7 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Houston, TX2
$93,000 median · n=2 eligible
Provincetown, MA2
$67,625 median · n=2 eligible
Seattle, WASHINGTON2
— median · n=0 eligible
Corpus Christi, TX1
— median · n=0 eligible
Hazelwood, MO1
$70,470 median · n=1 eligible
Palmer, AK1
— median · n=0 eligible
Seattle, WA1
$57,884 median · n=1 eligible
Stennis Space Center, MS1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
54.5%Certified LCAs
Certified6 54.5%
Certified - Withdrawn5 45.5%

Denominator: all 11 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Terrasond Limited4
$57,884 median · n=1 eligible
Center For Coastal Studies, Inc.2
$67,625 median · n=2 eligible
Oars Marine, LLC2
$93,000 median · n=2 eligible
Marker Offshore LLC1
— median · n=0 eligible
Prairie Engineers, P.C.1
$70,470 median · n=1 eligible
University Of Southern Mississippi1
— median · n=0 eligible

Top 6 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$72,735Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$57,942
25th percentile$61,118
Median (50th)$72,735
75th percentile$76,688
90th percentile$94,125

n=6 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

11 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Oars Marine, LLCSenior Hydrographer

Filing details

$111,000 /yr

I-200-26155-981526
Reported wage: $111,000 / year
Annualized: $111,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-11
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX06/04/202610/01/2026
Prairie Engineers, P.C.Hydrographic Surveyor/Hydrographer

Filing details

$70,470 /yr

I-200-26103-787522
Reported wage: $70,470 / year
Annualized: $70,470
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Hazelwood, MO04/13/202610/01/2026
Oars Marine, LLCHydrographer

Filing details

$75,000 /yr

I-200-24159-083972
Reported wage: $75,000–$90,000 / year
Annualized: $75,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-14
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Houston, TX06/07/202410/01/2024
Center For Coastal Studies, Inc.Hydrographer/Marine Scientist, Assistant Director

Filing details

$77,250 /yr

I-200-23299-459041
Reported wage: $77,250 / year
Annualized: $77,250
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2023-11-02
Employment end: 2027-03-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Provincetown, MA10/26/202304/01/2024
University Of Southern MississippiResearch Scientist (Hydrographer)

Filing details

$54,000 /yr

I-200-20111-500986
Reported wage: $54,000–$54,001 / year
Annualized: $54,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2022-12-21
Employment end: 2023-06-09
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Stennis Space Center, MS04/20/202006/10/2020
Center For Coastal Studies, Inc.Hydrographer/Marine Scientist

Filing details

$58,000 /yr

I-200-21039-061836
Reported wage: $58,000 / year
Annualized: $58,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-02-16
Employment end: 2024-03-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Provincetown, MA02/08/202104/01/2021
Marker Offshore LLCSenior Hydrographer

Filing details

$82,500 /yr

I-200-19214-895062
Reported wage: $82,500 / year
Annualized: $82,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-08-15
Employment end: 2022-08-18
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Seattle, WASHINGTON08/09/201908/19/2019
Terrasond LimitedHydrographer

Filing details

$74,464 /yr

I-200-19121-302948
Reported wage: $74,464 / year
Annualized: $74,464
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-05-17
Employment end: 2021-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Seattle, WASHINGTON05/13/201909/01/2019
Terrasond LimitedHydrographer

Filing details

$57,884 /yr

I-200-16062-096389
Reported wage: $57,884 / year
Annualized: $57,884
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-10
Employment end: 2019-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Seattle, WA03/04/201609/01/2016
Terrasond LimitedLead Hydrographer

Filing details

$104,270 /yr

I-200-14322-802951
Reported wage: $104,270 / year
Annualized: $104,270
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-24
Employment end: 2016-05-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Palmer, AK11/21/201405/08/2015
Terrasond LimitedLead Hydrographer

Filing details

$104,270 /yr

I-200-14323-696490
Reported wage: $104,270 / year
Annualized: $104,270
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2015-11-24
Employment end: 2016-05-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Corpus Christi, TX11/21/201405/08/2015

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.