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BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc

116 H-1B petitions, 95.7% certified, $98,187 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Chattanooga, TN NAICS: 524114

The verdict

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc filed 116 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 95.7% with a $98,187 median offered wage.

116
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
95.7%
DOL-certified
$98,187
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Chattanooga, TN. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc filed 116 Labor Condition Applications covering 116 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 95.7% (111 certified of 116 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $47,965 at the low end to $131,872 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $98,187. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (20 petitions at $86,361 avg), followed by Senior Software Engineer and EIT Team Lead. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN under NAICS code 524114, and places H-1B workers across 8 states, most heavily in TN, NC, FL. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc is #1,907 of 119,880 employers nationally and #28 of 1,309 employers headquartered in TN. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

95.7%

Avg. Salary

$98,187

Median Salary

$98,187

Total Workers

116

Compare with another sponsor

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$98,187 · 3% higher than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$95,721
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate95.7% · 3% lower than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions116 · 96% lower than Cummins Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,723
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 13.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc

Minimum
$47,965
Maximum
$131,872
Average Salary
$98,187

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+1.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

61.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

98.3%

Primary Worksite County

HAMILTON, TN

81.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 45 petitions · 91.1% certified · $96,677 avg
FY2024 39 petitions · 97.4% certified · $96,704 avg
FY2025 26 petitions · 100% certified · $99,500 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 45 41 $96,677
FY2024 39 38 $96,704
FY2025 26 26 $99,500
FY2026(partial) 6 6 $113,458

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 20 $86,361
Senior Software Engineer 13 $111,767
EIT Team Lead 10 $108,106
Data Engineer 9 $85,426
Senior Data Engineer 8 $110,290
EIT Engineering Team Lead 8 $116,627
Applications Systems Analyst-Specialist 4 $85,946
Business Systems Consultant 3 $108,846
Applications Systems Analyst-Consultant 3 $124,405
Systems Engineer I 2 $83,117
Senior Application System Administrator 2 $113,558
SQA Analyst III 2 $72,654
SQA Analyst II 2 $85,946
Provider Data Reporting Analyst I 2 $77,814
Provider Data Consultant 2 $99,154

Geographic Distribution

Where BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TN 90 petitions
NC 4 petitions
FL 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions
VA 1 petitions
GA 1 petitions
MO 1 petitions
CT 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior Data Engineer Apison, TN $116,411 Certified FY2026
Senior Software Engineer Apison, TN $116,411 Certified FY2026
Data Engineer Ooltewah, TN $90,064 Certified FY2026
EIT Engineering Team Lead Apison, TN $124,093 Certified FY2026
Business Systems Consultant Ooltewah, TN $109,678 Certified FY2026
EIT Engineering Team Lead Apison, TN $124,093 Certified FY2026
Software Engineer Ooltewah, TN $90,064 Certified FY2025
SAS/SQL Consultant II Ooltewah, TN $116,411 Certified FY2025
EIT Engineering Team Lead Hixson, TN $124,093 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $130,936 Certified FY2025
EIT Engineering Team Lead Wesley Chapel, FL $112,976 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Fuquay Varina, NC $101,618 Certified FY2025
Senior Software Engineer Fuquay Varina, NC $101,618 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Senior Application System Administrator McKinney, TX $118,685 Certified FY2025
Provider Data Reporting Analyst I Memphis, TN $77,046 Certified FY2025
SAS/SQL Consultant I Apison, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Ooltewah, TN $110,287 Certified FY2025
Senior Digital Designer McLean, VA $90,009 Certified FY2025
Cyber Security Engineer Chattanooga, TN $83,741 Certified FY2025
Provider Data Consultant Chattanooga, TN $89,877 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Business Analyst Chattanooga, TN $58,866 Certified FY2025
EIT Engineering Team Lead Chattanooga, TN $114,358 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Chattanooga, TN $110,287 Certified FY2025
Information Delivery Team Lead Chattanooga, TN $114,358 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Data Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Legacy Transformation Manager Chattanooga, TN $114,358 Certified FY2025
Senior Application Support Administrator Chattanooga, TN $95,451 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Chattanooga, TN $110,287 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Engineer Woodstock, GA $110,994 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $86,944 Certified FY2024
Principal Data Engineer Chattanooga, TN $110,220 Certified FY2024
Cyber Security Principal Consultant Engineer St. Louis, MO $122,034 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $109,302 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $109,302 Certified FY2024
EIT Engineering Team Lead Chattanooga, TN $111,134 Certified FY2024
Systems Engineer I Chattanooga, TN $83,117 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $92,284 Certified FY2024
EIT Engineering Team Lead Chattanooga, TN $111,134 Certified FY2024
EIT Team Lead Chattanooga, TN $111,134 Certified FY2024
Provider Data Reporting Analyst I Chattanooga, TN $78,582 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Waxhaw, NC $92,284 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $83,117 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Apison, TN $109,302 Certified FY2024
Provider Data Consultant Ooltewah, TN $108,430 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Chattanooga, TN $83,117 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Ooltewah, TN $83,117 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc filed?

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc has filed 116 H-1B LCA petitions covering 116 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc?

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc has a 95.7% certification rate, with 111 out of 116 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc is $98,187. Salaries range from $47,965 to $131,872.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc include Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer, EIT Team Lead. The most common position is Software Engineer with 20 petitions at an average salary of $86,361.

Where is BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc located?

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc is headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 8 states, with the most positions in TN, NC, FL.

Is BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Inc filed 45 petitions in FY2023 and 6 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $96,677 to $113,458.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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