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Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation filed 8 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 8. Median offered salary: $88,750.
Does Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation sponsor H-1B visas?
Freeport-McMoRan Exploration Corporation filed 8 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 25, 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Geologist I | 4 | $84,180 |
| Geologist II | 3 | $104,800 |
| Geologist I - GIS | 1 | $88,900 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 4 | $87,450 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $96,700 |
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 Geographers7
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geologist I | $82,360 H-1B1 (Chile) · Level I | Tucson, AZ | Jun 25, 2025 | Aug 9, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist I | $88,600 Level II | Tucson, AZ | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $104,800 Level II | Tucson, AZ | May 5, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $104,800 Level II | Tucson, AZ | Apr 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist I | $80,000–$90,000 H-1B1 (Chile) · Level I | Tucson, AZ | Jul 10, 2024 | Sep 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $100,000 Level II | Tucson, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Geologist I - GIS | $88,900 Level I | Tucson, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Geologist I | $86,000–$88,200 Level I | Tucson, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 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).