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Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC): H-1B salaries and sponsorship
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) filed 5 labor condition applications for H-1B and related visas in fiscal years 2023–2026; certified: 5. Median offered salary: $80,036.
Does Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) sponsor H-1B visas?
Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) filed 5 labor condition applications in fiscal years 2023–2026, the latest submitted on Jul 31, 2025. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Research Assistant, Clean Energy | 2 | $64,331 |
| Director of Clean Energy | 1 | $154,500 |
| Research Associate, Clean Energy Technology | 1 | $80,683 |
| Research Associate, Energy & IT | 1 | $80,036 |
Applications by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | 4 | $72,507 |
| FY2025 | 1 | $80,036 |
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
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health3
- Mechanical Engineers1
- Computer and Information Research Scientists1
Latest applications
| Job title | Base salary | Location | Submitted | Start date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research Associate, Energy & IT | $80,036 Level I | The Woodlands, TX | Jul 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 | Certified |
| Research Associate, Clean Energy Technology | $80,683 Level I | The Woodlands, TX | Aug 26, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Certified |
| Director of Clean Energy | $154,500 Level IV | The Woodlands, TX | May 1, 2024 | Jun 4, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Assistant, Clean Energy | $64,331 Level I | The Woodlands, TX | Mar 4, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Certified |
| Research Assistant, Clean Energy | $64,331 Level I | The Woodlands, TX | Feb 22, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | 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).