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Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc. filed 14 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 14. Median offered salary: $101,000.
Does Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc. filed 14 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 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.
Green card (PERM) applications at Freeport-McMoRan Sierrita Inc.: 5 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Specialist | 2 | $77,800 |
| Geotechnical Engineer I | 1 | $81,000 |
| Process Automation Engineer II | 1 | $99,600 |
| Geotechnical Engineer II | 1 | $109,800 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 1 | $115,500 |
| Mine Engineer I | 1 | $95,000 |
| Electrical Engineer I | 1 | $86,000 |
| Metallurgist II | 1 | $102,400 |
| Reliability Engineer I | 1 | $87,000 |
| General Manager Sierrita | 1 | $200,000 |
| Senior Process Automation Engineer | 1 | $122,300 |
| Mine Engineer II | 1 | $121,000 |
| Process Automation Engineer I | 1 | $105,300 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 4 | $79,400 |
| FY2024 | 2 | $112,650 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $91,000 |
| FY2026 | 4 | $121,650 |
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
- Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers5
- Electrical Engineers4
- Public Relations Specialists1
- Marketing Managers1
- Materials Engineers1
- Architectural and Engineering Managers1
- Industrial Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Automation Engineer I | $105,300 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer II | $121,000 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Senior Process Automation Engineer | $122,300 | Green Valley, AZ | May 18, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 | Certified |
| General Manager Sierrita | $200,000 E-3 · Level IV | Green Valley, AZ | Nov 5, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $95,000 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer I | $86,000 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Metallurgist II | $102,400 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Apr 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Reliability Engineer I | $87,000 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | Mar 25, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $115,500 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Jul 22, 2024 | Oct 4, 2024 | Certified |
| Geotechnical Engineer II | $109,800 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Mar 21, 2024 | Sep 20, 2024 | Certified |
| Communications Specialist | $77,800 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Jun 14, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Communications Specialist | $77,800 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | May 26, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Geotechnical Engineer I | $81,000 Level I | Green Valley, AZ | May 26, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Process Automation Engineer II | $99,600 Level II | Green Valley, AZ | Apr 24, 2023 | Aug 15, 2023 | 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).