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Valero Refining Company - Tennessee, L.L.C.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Valero Refining Company - Tennessee, L.L.C. filed 4 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 4. Median offered salary: $159,482.
Does Valero Refining Company - Tennessee, L.L.C. sponsor H-1B visas?
Valero Refining Company - Tennessee, L.L.C. filed 4 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jan 28, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Refinery Optimization Planning Engineer | 2 | $185,251 |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | 1 | $136,000 |
| Sr. Refinery Chemist | 1 | $132,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 1 | $182,964 |
| FY2024 | 1 | $136,000 |
| FY2026 | 2 | $159,769 |
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
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr. Refinery Chemist | $132,000 Level IV | Memphis, TN | Jan 28, 2026 | Mar 15, 2026 | Certified |
| Staff Refinery Optimization Planning Engineer | $187,538 Level IV | Memphis, TN | Mar 20, 2025 | Sep 14, 2025 | Certified, then withdrawn |
| Senior Environmental Engineer | $136,000 Level IV | Memphis, TN | Jun 21, 2024 | Jul 9, 2024 | Certified |
| Staff Refinery Optimization Planning Engineer | $182,964 Level IV | Memphis, TN | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 23, 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).