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BP America Inc

110 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $111,067 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Houston, TX NAICS: 2111

The verdict

BP America Inc filed 110 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $111,067 median offered wage.

110
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$111,067
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Houston, TX. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: BP America Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, BP America Inc filed 110 Labor Condition Applications covering 110 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (110 certified of 110 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 BP America Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $38,605 at the low end to $217,630 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $111,067. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Data Scientist (4 petitions at $118,968 avg), followed by LNG Trading Analyst Lead and Core Strategist. 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. BP America Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 2111, and places H-1B workers across 11 states, most heavily in TX, IL, CA. 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 BP America Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, BP America Inc is #2,022 of 119,880 employers nationally and #216 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$111,067

Median Salary

$111,067

Total Workers

110

Compare with another sponsor

BP America Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$111,067 · 4% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions110 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 18.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at BP America Inc

Minimum
$38,605
Maximum
$217,630
Average Salary
$111,067

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+9.9%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

40% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

50% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 39 petitions · 94.9% certified · $104,227 avg
FY2024 38 petitions · 100% certified · $108,100 avg
FY2025 26 petitions · 96.2% certified · $120,237 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 39 37 $104,227
FY2024 38 38 $108,100
FY2025 26 25 $120,237
FY2026(partial) 7 3 $131,227

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at BP America Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Data Scientist 4 $118,968
LNG Trading Analyst Lead 3 $95,687
Core Strategist 3 $154,000
Staff Software Engineer 2 $147,316
Sr. System Developer 2 $68,910
Simulation Engineer - Data Sciences 2 $83,886
Senior Platform Engineer 2 $115,419
Senior Enterprise Technology Engineer 2 $111,780
Senior Analyst 2 $110,344
SUBSURFACE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE-Reservoir Engineer 2 $106,536
Retail Supply Specialist 2 $56,264
Product Manager 2 $130,582
Originator, Americas Carbon 2 $62,296
North American Biogas Commercial Manager 2 $114,546
Materials & Corrosion Engineer 2 $160,722

Geographic Distribution

Where BP America Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 52 petitions
IL 18 petitions
CA 8 petitions
NY 7 petitions
DC 6 petitions
IN 2 petitions
WA 2 petitions
CO 2 petitions
MN 1 petitions
NC 1 petitions
OH 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by BP America Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Lead Energy Analytics Chicago, IL $124,030 Certified FY2026
Advisor- Power Market Analyst Washington, DC, DC $142,200 Certified FY2026
Structurer New York,, NY $152,339 Certified FY2026
Core Strategist Houston, TX $160,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Originator, Americas Carbon Chicago, IL $62,296 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Geophysicist Houston, TX $117,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Materials & Corrosion Engineer Houston, TX $160,722 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Technologist Chicago, IL $108,243 Certified FY2025
Staff Software Engineer Chicago, IL $153,317 Certified FY2025
Senior Cloud Architect Houston, TX $149,718 Certified FY2025
Lead Product Manager Chicago, IL $173,326 Certified FY2025
Principal Embedded Software Engineer Mountain View, CA $217,630 Certified FY2025
Geospatial Technology Engineer Houston, TX $55,078 Certified FY2025
Head of Data and Network Operations Mountain View, CA $150,384 Certified FY2025
Manager, Retail Supply Houston, TX $110,198 Certified FY2025
Lead Energy Analytics Mountain View,, CA $124,654 Certified FY2025
Platform Services & Digital Infrastructure Manager Houston, TX $165,000 Certified FY2025
LNG Originator Houston, TX $81,598 Certified FY2025
Commissioning Lead Mountain View, CA $141,939 Certified FY2025
Geophysicist, Subsurface Technology Houston, TX $82,597 Certified FY2025
SUBSURFACE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE-Reservoir Engineer Houston, TX $115,000 Certified FY2025
Core Strategist Houston, TX $160,000 Certified FY2025
Geophysicist Houston, TX $82,597 Certified FY2025
Seismic Technology Specialist Houston, TX $82,597 Certified FY2025
SUBSURFACE TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE-Reservoir Engineer Houston, TX $98,072 Certified FY2025
Subsurface Technology Associate-Geophysicist Houston, TX $95,000 Certified FY2025
Geologist Houston, TX $82,597 Certified FY2025
Core Strategist New York, NY $142,000 Certified FY2025
Head of Communications(G&LCE) / Sr International Affairs Mgr District Of Columbia, DC $113,922 Certified FY2025
Advisor - Power Market Analyst Washington, DC $142,200 Certified FY2025
Senior Analyst, Market Risk-Refining Products Trading Chicago, IL $71,594 Certified FY2025
Senior Enterprise Technology Engineer Houston, TX $103,210 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Houston, TX $123,700 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Process Engineer Chicago, IL $128,128 Certified FY2024
LNG Asset Optimization Lead Houston, TX $110,198 Certified FY2024
Originator, Americas Carbon Chicago, IL $62,296 Certified FY2024
LNG Trading Analyst Lead Houston, TX $88,546 Certified FY2024
Staff Software Engineer Houston, TX $141,315 Certified FY2024
Advanced Process Conversion Engineer Whiting, IN $93,850 Certified FY2024
Petrophysicist Houston, TX $85,800 Certified FY2024
Global Process Owner Blaine, WA $123,718 Certified FY2024
Transmission & Congestion Advisor Houston, TX $95,139 Certified FY2024
Sr. Business/Service Designer Chicago, IL $125,000 Certified FY2024
Data Scientist Denver, CO $114,733 Certified FY2024
Machine Learning Engineer Denver , CO $136,885 Certified FY2024
Geophysicist Houston, TX $117,000 Certified FY2024
Oil Solutions Geophysicist Houston, TX $85,800 Certified FY2024
Core Strategist New York, NY $64,563 Certified FY2024
Senior Enterprise Technology Engineer Houston, TX $48,464 Certified FY2024
Data Scientist Houston, TX $123,700 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has BP America Inc filed?

BP America Inc has filed 110 H-1B LCA petitions covering 110 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for BP America Inc?

BP America Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 110 out of 110 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at BP America Inc?

The average H-1B salary at BP America Inc is $111,067. Salaries range from $38,605 to $217,630.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at BP America Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at BP America Inc include Data Scientist, LNG Trading Analyst Lead, Core Strategist. The most common position is Data Scientist with 4 petitions at an average salary of $118,968.

Where is BP America Inc located?

BP America Inc is headquartered in Houston, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 11 states, with the most positions in TX, IL, CA.

Is BP America Inc H-1B dependent?

No, BP America Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has BP America Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

BP America Inc filed 39 petitions in FY2023 and 7 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $104,227 to $131,227.

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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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