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Merz North America, Inc

6 H-1B petitions, 83.3% certified, $116,892 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Raleigh, NC NAICS: 33911

The verdict

Merz North America, Inc filed 6 H-1B petitions, more than 80% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 83.3% with a $116,892 median offered wage.

6
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
83.3%
DOL-certified
$116,892
median offered wage
Top 20%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Raleigh, NC. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Merz North America, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Merz North America, Inc filed 6 Labor Condition Applications covering 6 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 83.3% (5 certified of 6 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 Merz North America, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $95,098 at the low end to $151,986 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $116,892. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Biomedical Engineer--Electrical (2 petitions at $95,098 avg), followed by Senior Software Test Engineer and Senior Software 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. Merz North America, Inc is headquartered in Raleigh, NC under NAICS code 33911, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in NC, WI. 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 Merz North America, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Merz North America, Inc is #23,486 of 119,880 employers nationally and #595 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

83.3%

Avg. Salary

$116,892

Median Salary

$116,892

Total Workers

6

Compare with another sponsor

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

Avg. offered wage$116,892 · 6% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate83.3% · 16% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions6 · 100% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Merz North America, Inc

Minimum
$95,098
Maximum
$151,986
Average Salary
$116,892

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

WAKE, NC

66.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 1 petitions · 100% certified · $114,000 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 100% certified · $132,386 avg
FY2025 2 petitions · 50% certified · $95,098 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 1 1 $114,000
FY2024 3 3 $132,386
FY2025 2 1 $95,098

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Merz North America, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Biomedical Engineer--Electrical 2 $95,098
Senior Software Test Engineer 1 $129,522
Senior Software Engineer 1 $151,986
Salesforce Developer 1 $115,650
Clinical Scientist 1 $114,000

Geographic Distribution

Where Merz North America, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

NC 4 petitions
WI 2 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Merz North America, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Biomedical Engineer--Electrical Sturtevant, WI $95,098 Certified FY2025
Biomedical Engineer--Electrical Sturtevant, WI $95,098 Withdrawn FY2025
Senior Software Test Engineer Raleigh, NC $129,522 Certified FY2024
Senior Software Engineer Raleigh, NC $151,986 Certified FY2024
Salesforce Developer Raleigh, NC $115,650 Certified FY2024
Clinical Scientist Raleigh, NC $114,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Merz North America, Inc filed?

Merz North America, Inc has filed 6 H-1B LCA petitions covering 6 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Merz North America, Inc?

Merz North America, Inc has a 83.3% certification rate, with 5 out of 6 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Merz North America, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Merz North America, Inc is $116,892. Salaries range from $95,098 to $151,986.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Merz North America, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Merz North America, Inc include Biomedical Engineer--Electrical, Senior Software Test Engineer, Senior Software Engineer. The most common position is Biomedical Engineer--Electrical with 2 petitions at an average salary of $95,098.

Where is Merz North America, Inc located?

Merz North America, Inc is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in NC, WI.

Is Merz North America, Inc H-1B dependent?

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

How has Merz North America, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Merz North America, Inc filed 1 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $114,000 to $95,098.

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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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