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Green Plains, Inc

8 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $106,250 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Omaha, NE NAICS: 325193

The verdict

Green Plains, Inc filed 8 H-1B petitions, more than 84% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $106,250 median offered wage.

8
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$106,250
median offered wage
Top 16%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Omaha, NE. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Green Plains, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Green Plains, Inc filed 8 Labor Condition Applications covering 8 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (8 certified of 8 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 Green Plains, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $66,000 at the low end to $165,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $106,250. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by QA & Food Safety Specialist (2 petitions at $67,000 avg), followed by Project Engineer and Director of Operations, York Innovation Center. 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. Green Plains, Inc is headquartered in Omaha, NE under NAICS code 325193, and places H-1B workers across 3 states, most heavily in NE, IA, IN. 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 Green Plains, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Green Plains, Inc is #19,368 of 119,880 employers nationally and #107 of 428 employers headquartered in NE. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$106,250

Median Salary

$106,250

Total Workers

8

Compare with another sponsor

Green Plains, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$106,250 · 43% higher than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
$74,405
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions8 · 99% lower than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
588
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 67.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Green Plains, Inc

Minimum
$66,000
Maximum
$165,000
Average Salary
$106,250

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+14.4%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LINN, IA

37.5% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 3 petitions · 66.7% certified · $126,667 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 33.3% certified · $112,000 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 100% certified · $67,000 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 2 $126,667
FY2024 3 1 $112,000
FY2025 2 2 $67,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Green Plains, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
QA & Food Safety Specialist 2 $67,000
Project Engineer 2 $80,500
Director of Operations, York Innovation Center 2 $165,000
Sr. Financial Analyst 1 $95,000
Senior Process Engineer 1 $130,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Green Plains, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NE 4 petitions
IA 3 petitions
IN 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Green Plains, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
QA & Food Safety Specialist Mount Vernon, IN $68,000 Certified FY2025
QA & Food Safety Specialist York, NE $66,000 Certified FY2025
Director of Operations, York Innovation Center York, NE $165,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Sr. Financial Analyst Omaha, NE $95,000 Certified FY2024
Project Engineer Cedar Rapids, IA $76,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Project Engineer Cedar Rapids, IA $85,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Senior Process Engineer Cedar Rapids, IA $130,000 Certified FY2023
Director of Operations, York Innovation Center York, NE $165,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Green Plains, Inc filed?

Green Plains, Inc has filed 8 H-1B LCA petitions covering 8 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Green Plains, Inc?

Green Plains, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 8 out of 8 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Green Plains, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Green Plains, Inc is $106,250. Salaries range from $66,000 to $165,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Green Plains, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Green Plains, Inc include QA & Food Safety Specialist, Project Engineer, Director of Operations, York Innovation Center. The most common position is QA & Food Safety Specialist with 2 petitions at an average salary of $67,000.

Where is Green Plains, Inc located?

Green Plains, Inc is headquartered in Omaha, NE. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 3 states, with the most positions in NE, IA, IN.

Is Green Plains, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Green Plains, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Green Plains, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Green Plains, Inc filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $126,667 to $67,000.

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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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