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Mercuria Energy America, LLC

30 H-1B petitions, 96.7% certified, $161,441 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Houston, TX NAICS: 523130

The verdict

Mercuria Energy America, LLC filed 30 H-1B petitions, more than 94% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 96.7% with a $161,441 median offered wage.

30
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
96.7%
DOL-certified
$161,441
median offered wage
Top 6%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Mercuria Energy America, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Mercuria Energy America, LLC filed 30 Labor Condition Applications covering 30 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 96.7% (29 certified of 30 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 Mercuria Energy America, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $100,000 at the low end to $250,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $161,441. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Head of Financial Operations, North America (3 petitions at $240,000 avg), followed by Senior GMS Engineer and Quantitative 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. Mercuria Energy America, LLC is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 523130, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in TX, CT. 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 Mercuria Energy America, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Mercuria Energy America, LLC is #7,343 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,086 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

96.7%

Avg. Salary

$161,441

Median Salary

$161,441

Total Workers

30

Compare with another sponsor

Mercuria Energy America, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$161,441 · 52% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate96.7% · 2% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions30 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 33.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Mercuria Energy America, LLC

Minimum
$100,000
Maximum
$250,000
Average Salary
$161,441

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+36.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Fully Competent (Level IV)

56.7% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

70% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 3 petitions · 100% certified · $152,595 avg
FY2024 8 petitions · 100% certified · $173,125 avg
FY2025 18 petitions · 94.4% certified · $159,192 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 3 $152,595
FY2024 8 8 $173,125
FY2025 18 17 $159,192
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $135,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Mercuria Energy America, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Head of Financial Operations, North America 3 $240,000
Senior GMS Engineer 2 $150,000
Quantitative Strategist 2 $185,000
Quantitative Strategist 2 $145,000
Middle Officer 2 $156,392
Trade Finance Officer 1 $140,000
Sr. Power Real Time Trader (SERC/East) 1 $140,000
Shipping Analyst 1 $100,000
Senior Power Real Time Trader 1 $180,000
Senior Java Developer 1 $126,589
Senior Front Office IT Developer 1 $150,000
Senior Data Integrations Engineer 1 $136,386
Senior Applications Support Analyst 1 $145,000
Risk Technical Analyst 1 $100,000
Risk Team Lead, Quantitative Analysis 1 $200,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Mercuria Energy America, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 25 petitions
CT 5 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Mercuria Energy America, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Platforms Infrastructure Engineer Houston, TX $135,000 Certified FY2026
Shipping Analyst Houston, TX $100,000 Certified FY2025
Senior GMS Engineer HOUSTON, TX $145,000 Certified FY2025
Senior GMS Engineer Houston, TX $155,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Head of Financial Operations, North America Houston, TX $240,000 Certified FY2025
Trade Finance Officer Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2025
Database Administrator Houston, TX $127,483 Certified FY2025
Senior Data Integrations Engineer Houston, TX $136,386 Certified FY2025
Senior Java Developer Houston, TX $126,589 Certified FY2025
Artificial Intelligence Scientist Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2025
Head of Financial Operations, North America Houston, TX $250,000 Certified FY2025
Natural Gas Scheduler Houston, TX $135,000 Certified FY2025
Risk Team Lead, Quantitative Analysis Houston, TX $200,000 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Strategist Greenwich, CT $145,000 Certified FY2025
Middle Officer Houston, TX $165,000 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Strategist 33 Benedict Place, First Floor, CT $145,000 Certified FY2025
Head of Front Office Technology – Americas Houston, TX $230,000 Certified FY2025
Senior Power Real Time Trader Greenwich, CT $180,000 Certified FY2025
Application Support Analyst - RT Desk Houston, TX $105,000 Certified FY2025
Quantitative Strategist Greenwich, CT $170,000 Certified FY2024
Lead Front Office IT Developer Houston, TX $170,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Front Office IT Developer Houston, TX $150,000 Certified FY2024
Head of Treasury North America Houston, TX $220,000 Certified FY2024
Senior Applications Support Analyst Houston, TX $145,000 Certified FY2024
Risk Technical Analyst Houston, TX $100,000 Certified FY2024
Quantitative Strategist Houston, TX $200,000 Certified FY2024
Head of Financial Operations, North America Houston, TX $230,000 Certified FY2024
IT Business Analyst Houston, TX $170,000 Certified FY2023
Sr. Power Real Time Trader (SERC/East) Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2023
Middle Officer Greenwich, CT $147,784 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Mercuria Energy America, LLC filed?

Mercuria Energy America, LLC has filed 30 H-1B LCA petitions covering 30 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Mercuria Energy America, LLC?

Mercuria Energy America, LLC has a 96.7% certification rate, with 29 out of 30 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Mercuria Energy America, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Mercuria Energy America, LLC is $161,441. Salaries range from $100,000 to $250,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Mercuria Energy America, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Mercuria Energy America, LLC include Head of Financial Operations, North America, Senior GMS Engineer, Quantitative Strategist . The most common position is Head of Financial Operations, North America with 3 petitions at an average salary of $240,000.

Where is Mercuria Energy America, LLC located?

Mercuria Energy America, LLC is headquartered in Houston, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in TX, CT.

Is Mercuria Energy America, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Mercuria Energy America, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Mercuria Energy America, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Mercuria Energy America, LLC filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $152,595 to $135,000.

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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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