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Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc.: H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. filed 21 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 21. Median offered salary: $103,000.
Does Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?
Freeport-McMoRan Safford Inc. filed 21 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 Safford Inc.: 5 →
Salaries by job title
| Job title | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer II | 2 | $103,000 |
| Metallurgist I | 2 | $95,350 |
| Geomechanical Engineer I | 2 | $87,850 |
| Civil Engineer I | 2 | $95,800 |
| Mechanical Engineer I | 2 | $91,400 |
| Geologist II | 2 | $114,050 |
| Mine Engineer I | 1 | $81,800 |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | 1 | $114,900 |
| Mine Engineer | 1 | $85,100 |
| Senior Geomechanical Engineer | 1 | $109,000 |
| Senior Engineer | 1 | $118,200 |
| Process Automation Engineer I | 1 | $87,000 |
| Electrical Engineer I | 1 | $87,600 |
| Mine Engineer II | 1 | $103,000 |
| Reliability Engineer II | 1 | $120,500 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 6 | $103,000 |
| FY2024 | 5 | $85,600 |
| FY2025 | 4 | $88,650 |
| FY2026 | 6 | $105,850 |
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 Engineers7
- Electrical Engineers4
- Materials Engineers2
- Civil Engineers2
- Mechanical Engineers2
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers2
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer1
- Industrial Engineers1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reliability Engineer II | $120,500 Level II | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $105,700 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mechanical Engineer I | $100,800 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Civil Engineer I | $106,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $125,100 Level II | Safford, AZ | Apr 28, 2026 | Oct 1, 2026 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer II | $103,000 Level II | Safford, AZ | Jan 27, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | Certified |
| Geomechanical Engineer I | $89,700 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Geologist II | $103,000 Level II | Safford, AZ | Jun 4, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Process Automation Engineer I | $87,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer I | $87,600 Level I | Safford, AZ | Jun 3, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Senior Engineer | $118,200 Level III | Safford, AZ | Jul 19, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Mechanical Engineer I | $82,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Geomechanical Engineer I | $86,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Metallurgist I | $85,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Civil Engineer I | $85,600–$86,000 Level I | Safford, AZ | Apr 22, 2024 | Oct 1, 2024 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer II | $103,000 Level II | Safford, AZ | Aug 31, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Electrical Engineer | $114,900 Level III | Safford, AZ | Aug 24, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer | $85,100 Level II | Safford, AZ | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Electrical Engineer II | $103,000 Level II | Safford, AZ | Aug 9, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 | Certified |
| Senior Geomechanical Engineer | $109,000 Level III | Safford, AZ | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 17, 2023 | Certified |
| Mine Engineer I | $81,800 Level I | Safford, AZ | May 5, 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).