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Climax Molybdenum Company

17 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $105,148 median salary, FY2023–2026.

PHOENIX, AZ NAICS: 212230

The verdict

Climax Molybdenum Company filed 17 H-1B petitions, more than 90% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $105,148 median offered wage.

17
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$105,148
median offered wage
Top 10%
of sponsors by volume

Based in PHOENIX, AZ. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Climax Molybdenum Company. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Climax Molybdenum Company filed 17 Labor Condition Applications covering 17 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (17 certified of 17 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 Climax Molybdenum Company’s H-1B petitions range from $84,100 at the low end to $125,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $105,148. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior Engineer (3 petitions at $121,257 avg), followed by Mine Engineer II and Mechanical Engineer I. 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. Climax Molybdenum Company is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ under NAICS code 212230, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in CO, IA. 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 Climax Molybdenum Company ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Climax Molybdenum Company is #11,465 of 119,880 employers nationally and #155 of 1,705 employers headquartered in AZ. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$105,148

Median Salary

$105,148

Total Workers

17

Compare with another sponsor

Climax Molybdenum Company vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$105,148 · 23% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
$137,398
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions17 · 99% lower than Wells Fargo Bank, NA
This sponsor
Peer
1,948
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 20.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Climax Molybdenum Company

Minimum
$84,100
Maximum
$125,000
Average Salary
$105,148

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+16.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

52.9% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LAKE, CO

29.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 5 petitions · 100% certified · $112,034 avg
FY2024 2 petitions · 100% certified · $99,000 avg
FY2025 9 petitions · 100% certified · $102,483 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 5 $112,034
FY2024 2 2 $99,000
FY2025 9 9 $102,483
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $107,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Climax Molybdenum Company

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior Engineer 3 $121,257
Mine Engineer II 2 $105,250
Mechanical Engineer I 2 $84,100
Geomechanical Engineer II 2 $106,372
Senior Metallurgist 1 $125,000
Reliability Engineer II 1 $122,100
Process Automation Engineer II 1 $105,000
Mine Engineer I 1 $93,000
Metallurgist II 1 $102,100
Mechanical Engineer II 1 $105,500
Engineer I - Project Development 1 $85,600
Electrical Engineer II 1 $94,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Climax Molybdenum Company places H-1B workers across the United States

CO 14 petitions
IA 3 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Climax Molybdenum Company

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Mine Engineer II Climax, CO $107,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Engineer Empire, CO $123,200 Certified FY2025
Process Automation Engineer II Parshall, CO $105,000 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Engineer II Fort Madison, IA $105,500 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Engineer I Empire, CO $84,100 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Engineer I Empire, CO $84,100 Certified FY2025
Engineer I - Project Development Fort Madison, IA $85,600 Certified FY2025
Senior Metallurgist Climax, CO $125,000 Certified FY2025
Geomechanical Engineer II Climax, CO $107,744 Certified FY2025
Metallurgist II Fort Madison, IA $102,100 Certified FY2025
Mine Engineer I Climax, CO $93,000 Certified FY2024
Geomechanical Engineer II Empire, CO $105,000 Certified FY2024
Reliability Engineer II CLIMAX, CO $122,100 Certified FY2023
Electrical Engineer II Climax, CO $94,000 Certified FY2023
Mine Engineer II Empire, CO $103,500 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer Lakewood, CO $120,286 Certified FY2023
Senior Engineer Lakewood, CO $120,286 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Climax Molybdenum Company filed?

Climax Molybdenum Company has filed 17 H-1B LCA petitions covering 17 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Climax Molybdenum Company?

Climax Molybdenum Company has a 100% certification rate, with 17 out of 17 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Climax Molybdenum Company?

The average H-1B salary at Climax Molybdenum Company is $105,148. Salaries range from $84,100 to $125,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Climax Molybdenum Company?

The top H-1B job titles at Climax Molybdenum Company include Senior Engineer, Mine Engineer II, Mechanical Engineer I. The most common position is Senior Engineer with 3 petitions at an average salary of $121,257.

Where is Climax Molybdenum Company located?

Climax Molybdenum Company is headquartered in PHOENIX, AZ. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in CO, IA.

Is Climax Molybdenum Company H-1B dependent?

No, Climax Molybdenum Company is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Climax Molybdenum Company's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Climax Molybdenum Company filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $112,034 to $107,000.

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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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