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Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC filed 10 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 8. Median offered salary: $85,000.
Does Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC sponsor H-1B visas?
Steel Dynamics Southwest, LLC filed 10 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Apr 10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hot Mill Level II Engineer | 2 | $155,000 |
| Automation Engineer | 2 | $85,000 |
| Process Metallurgist | 2 | $75,000 |
| L1 Automation Engineer | 1 | $70,866 |
| Electrical Engineer | 1 | — |
| Level 1 Automation Engineer | 1 | $100,402 |
| Product Development & Quality Metallurgist | 1 | $122,202 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $70,866 |
| FY2024 | 4 | $120,000 |
| FY2025 | 3 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $111,302 |
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
- Electrical Engineers5
- Materials Engineers3
- Computer Systems Engineers/Architects1
- Industrial Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Development & Quality Metallurgist | $122,202 Level II | Sinton, TX | Apr 10, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Level 1 Automation Engineer | $100,402 Level II | Sinton, TX | Apr 6, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Process Metallurgist | $75,000 Level I | Sinton, TX | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Process Metallurgist | $75,000 Level I | Sinton, TX | Jul 17, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Certified |
| Automation Engineer | $85,000–$103,000 Level I | Sinton, TX | Oct 16, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | Certified |
| Automation Engineer | $85,000 Level II | Sinton, TX | May 18, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer | $85,000 Level I | Sinton, TX | May 16, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Withdrawn |
| Hot Mill Level II Engineer | $155,000–$165,000 Level IV | Sinton, TX | Oct 13, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Certified |
| Hot Mill Level II Engineer | $155,000–$165,000 Level IV | Corpus Christi, TX | Oct 13, 2023 | Mar 15, 2024 | Withdrawn |
| L1 Automation Engineer | $70,866 Level I | Sinton, TX | Jun 10, 2023 | Oct 1, 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).