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Bay Area Air Quality Management District: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Bay Area Air Quality Management District filed 11 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 11. Median offered salary: $120,273.
Does Bay Area Air Quality Management District sponsor H-1B visas?
Bay Area Air Quality Management District filed 11 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on May 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Air Quality Engineer | 4 | $126,121 |
| Staff Specialist II | 2 | $108,805 |
| Principal Air Quality Specialist | 2 | $129,644 |
| Air Quality Engineer | 1 | $98,000 |
| Senior Staff Specialist | 1 | $125,685 |
| Environmental Planner II | 1 | $114,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 6 | $114,539 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $129,342 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $114,000 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $137,090 |
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
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health5
- Environmental Engineers5
- Urban and Regional Planners1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Air Quality Engineer | $131,969–$160,409 | San Francisco, CA | May 26, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Air Quality Engineer | $142,210–$160,409 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Apr 9, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Environmental Planner II | $114,000–$138,567 Level II | San Francisco, CA | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 24, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Staff Specialist | $125,685–$152,771 E-3 · Level III | San Francisco, CA | Aug 16, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Principal Air Quality Specialist | $133,000–$162,000 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Apr 2, 2024 | Sep 24, 2024 | Certified |
| Air Quality Engineer | $98,000–$130,000 Level I | San Francisco, CA | Aug 7, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Air Quality Engineer | $120,273–$146,192 Level II | San Francisco, CA | Apr 12, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Principal Air Quality Specialist | $126,287–$153,502 Level III | San Francisco, CA | Mar 2, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Air Quality Engineer | $120,273–$146,192 Level II | San Francisco, CA | Mar 2, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Staff Specialist II | $108,805–$120,322 E-3 · Level III | San Francisco, CA | Oct 27, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | Certified |
| Staff Specialist II | $108,805–$120,322 E-3 · Level III | San Francisco, CA | Sep 27, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 | 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).