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Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. filed 28 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 28. Median offered salary: $92,107.
Does Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Freeport-McMoRan Bagdad Inc. filed 28 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jun 18, 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 Bagdad Inc.: 3 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Engineer I | 4 | $89,000 |
| Metallurgist I | 4 | $91,407 |
| Electrical Engineer I | 3 | $90,100 |
| Mine Engineer II | 3 | $106,000 |
| Process Automation Engineer I | 2 | $95,350 |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | 1 | $113,500 |
| Geomechanical Engineer I | 1 | $86,200 |
| Geomechanical Engineer II | 1 | $96,000 |
| Civil Engineer I | 1 | $85,000 |
| Innovation Engineer I | 1 | $91,800 |
| Data Analyst II - Site | 1 | $89,300 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 1 | $121,100 |
| Geologist I | 1 | $86,000 |
| Geologist II | 1 | $121,500 |
| Metallurgist II | 1 | $125,500 |
| Geotechnical Engineer I | 1 | $106,500 |
| Mechanical Engineer II | 1 | $105,000 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 5 | $89,800 |
| FY2024 | 6 | $87,500 |
| FY2025 | 7 | $92,414 |
| FY2026 | 10 | $105,550 |
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 Engineers11
- Electrical Engineers6
- Materials Engineers4
- Mechanical Engineers2
- Civil Engineers2
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2
- Statisticians1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineer II | $105,000 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 18, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Process Automation Engineer I | $108,700 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Metallurgist II | $125,500 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Geotechnical Engineer I | $106,500 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $103,800 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $103,200 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $121,500 Level IV | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 21, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer II | $106,100 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 17, 2026 | Aug 13, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer II | $88,200 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Feb 27, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $88,200 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Feb 2, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer I | $94,100 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $88,000 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer I | $90,100 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $92,414 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist I | $86,000 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer II | $106,000 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | May 22, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $121,100 Level III | Bagdad, AZ | Mar 11, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 | Certified |
| Civil Engineer I | $85,000 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Innovation Engineer I | $91,800 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Data Analyst II - Site | $89,300 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $90,400 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Process Automation Engineer I | $82,000 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $85,700 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Geomechanical Engineer II | $96,000 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Aug 11, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer I | $84,000 Level I | Bagdad, AZ | May 26, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $89,800 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Apr 12, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Certified |
| Geomechanical Engineer I | $86,200 Level II | Bagdad, AZ | Mar 21, 2023 | Aug 13, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Mechanical Engineer | $113,500 Level III | Bagdad, AZ | Oct 13, 2022 | Dec 4, 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).