Metal Ore Mining, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Metal Ore Mining (NAICS 2122) filed 937 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $116K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Metal Ore Mining
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Gold Mines LLC | 104 | $100K |
| Kennecott Utah Copper LLC | 94 | $100K |
| Freeport Minerals Corporation | 85 | $118K |
| Rio Tinto Services Inc. | 73 | $125K |
| Freeport-McMoRan Morenci Inc. | 62 | $89K |
| BHP Minerals Service Company | 39 | $148K |
| Northern Star (POGO) LLC | 37 | $107K |
| Newmont International Services Limited | 28 | $170K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 2122, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Metal Ore Mining
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 148 | 15.8% | $86K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 218 | 23.3% | $98K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 184 | 19.7% | $121K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 386 | 41.2% | $146K | 4× |
Across 936 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Metal Ore Mining
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Mining and Geological Engineers, Including Mining Safety Engineers | 252 | $110K |
| Materials Engineers | 91 | $106K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 71 | $96K |
| Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | 67 | $120K |
| Electrical Engineers | 44 | $95K |
| General and Operations Managers | 42 | $157K |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 39 | $185K |
| Civil Engineers | 34 | $102K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Metal Ore Mining H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 318 | $103K |
| Utah | 158 | $118K |
| Nevada | 157 | $115K |
| Colorado | 92 | $171K |
| Alaska | 39 | $107K |
| California | 31 | $132K |
| Illinois | 24 | $146K |
| Texas | 21 | $124K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Metal Ore Mining H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| South Jordan, UT | 126 | $113K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 2122, Metal Ore Mining, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).