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Duke Empirical, Inc

2 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $88,858 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Santa Cruz, CA NAICS: 33911

The verdict

Duke Empirical, Inc filed 2 H-1B petitions, more than 59% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $88,858 median offered wage.

2
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$88,858
median offered wage
Top 41%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Santa Cruz, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Duke Empirical, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Duke Empirical, Inc filed 2 Labor Condition Applications covering 5 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (2 certified of 2 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 Duke Empirical, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $75,379 at the low end to $102,336 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $88,858. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Project Engineer I (1 petitions at $102,336 avg), followed by Associate Engineer. 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. Duke Empirical, Inc is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA under NAICS code 33911, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 Duke Empirical, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Duke Empirical, Inc is #48,558 of 119,880 employers nationally and #8,876 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$88,858

Median Salary

$88,858

Total Workers

5

Compare with another sponsor

Duke Empirical, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$88,858 · 50% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions2 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Duke Empirical, Inc

Minimum
$75,379
Maximum
$102,336
Average Salary
$88,858

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+7.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

100% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

SANTA CLARA, CA

50% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $75,379 avg
FY2025 1 petitions · 100% certified · $102,336 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $75,379
FY2025 1 1 $102,336

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Duke Empirical, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Project Engineer I 1 $102,336
Associate Engineer 1 $75,379

Geographic Distribution

Where Duke Empirical, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Duke Empirical, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Project Engineer I Morgan Hill, CA $102,336 Certified FY2025
Associate Engineer Santa Cruz, CA $75,379 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Duke Empirical, Inc filed?

Duke Empirical, Inc has filed 2 H-1B LCA petitions covering 5 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Duke Empirical, Inc?

Duke Empirical, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 2 out of 2 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Duke Empirical, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Duke Empirical, Inc is $88,858. Salaries range from $75,379 to $102,336.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Duke Empirical, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Duke Empirical, Inc include Project Engineer I, Associate Engineer. The most common position is Project Engineer I with 1 petitions at an average salary of $102,336.

Where is Duke Empirical, Inc located?

Duke Empirical, Inc is headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA.

Is Duke Empirical, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Duke Empirical, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Duke Empirical, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Duke Empirical, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2025. Average salary increased from $75,379 to $102,336.

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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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