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Virginia Department of Energy: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Virginia Department of Energy filed 5 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 5. Median offered salary: $79,342.
Does Virginia Department of Energy sponsor H-1B visas?
Virginia Department of Energy filed 5 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Feb 3, 2026. An LCA is the first step of an H-1B petition, so the employer has sponsored or prepared to sponsor H-1B workers; it does not guarantee sponsorship for any particular job. Check the employer's own job listings.
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | 1 | $85,000 |
| Home Energy Rebate Programs Manager | 1 | $64,000 |
| Geologist | 1 | $65,000 |
| Economic Geologist | 1 | $79,342 |
| Energy Modeling and Advanced Technology Team Lead | 1 | $105,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 4 | $72,171 |
| FY2026 | 1 | $105,000 |
Prevailing wage levels
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Where the jobs are
Occupations
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health1
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other1
- Mechatronics Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy Modeling and Advanced Technology Team Lead | $105,000 Level I | Richmond, VA | Feb 3, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | Certified |
| Geologist | $65,000 Level I | Charlottesville, VA | Aug 13, 2024 | Sep 10, 2024 | Certified |
| Economic Geologist | $79,342 Level I | Charlottesville, VA | Jul 16, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Analyst | $85,000 Level II | Richmond, VA | May 23, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | Certified |
| Home Energy Rebate Programs Manager | $64,000 Level I | Richmond, VA | Apr 18, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 | Certified |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).