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Moffatt & Nichol

49 H-1B petitions, 98% certified, $98,194 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Long Beach, CA NAICS: 541330

The verdict

Moffatt & Nichol filed 49 H-1B petitions, more than 96% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 98% with a $98,194 median offered wage.

49
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
98%
DOL-certified
$98,194
median offered wage
Top 4%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Long Beach, CA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Moffatt & Nichol. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Moffatt & Nichol filed 49 Labor Condition Applications covering 49 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 98% (48 certified of 49 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 Moffatt & Nichol’s H-1B petitions range from $52,458 at the low end to $140,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $98,194. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Structural Associate II (5 petitions at $72,214 avg), followed by Coastal Engineer IV and Civil Engineer III. 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. Moffatt & Nichol is headquartered in Long Beach, CA under NAICS code 541330, and places H-1B workers across 11 states, most heavily in CA, NC, VA. 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 Moffatt & Nichol ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Moffatt & Nichol is #4,769 of 119,880 employers nationally and #696 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

98%

Avg. Salary

$98,194

Median Salary

$98,194

Total Workers

49

Compare with another sponsor

Moffatt & Nichol vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$98,194 · 45% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate98.0% · about the same as Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions49 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 19.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Moffatt & Nichol

Minimum
$52,458
Maximum
$140,000
Average Salary
$98,194

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+5.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

30.6% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

98%

Primary Worksite County

ORANGE, CA

18.4% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 16 petitions · 100% certified · $101,565 avg
FY2024 11 petitions · 100% certified · $95,220 avg
FY2025 19 petitions · 89.5% certified · $95,416 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 16 16 $101,565
FY2024 11 11 $95,220
FY2025 19 17 $95,416
FY2026(partial) 3 2 $108,715

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Moffatt & Nichol

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Structural Associate II 5 $72,214
Coastal Engineer IV 5 $109,100
Civil Engineer III 5 $113,717
Structural Engineer III 4 $94,103
Civil Associate II 4 $75,562
Structural Engineer IV 2 $83,741
Structural Associate IV 2 $121,696
Structural Associate III 2 $89,440
Geotechnical Engineer V 2 $125,703
Coastal Engineer III 2 $89,967
Civil Associate V 2 $131,040
Transportation Engineer 1 $82,000
Structural Engineer VI 1 $138,590
Structural Engineer 1 $96,000
Structural Engineer 1 $68,640

Geographic Distribution

Where Moffatt & Nichol places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 20 petitions
NC 9 petitions
VA 4 petitions
GA 4 petitions
LA 3 petitions
NY 3 petitions
HI 2 petitions
PA 1 petitions
MD 1 petitions
TX 1 petitions
FL 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Moffatt & Nichol

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Structural Associate III Honolulu, HI $89,440 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Geotechnical Engineer V Richmond, VA $111,405 Certified FY2026
Marine Structural Engineer VI New Orleans, LA $125,299 Certified FY2026
Civil Engineer V San Diego, CA $134,659 Certified FY2025
Marine Structural Engineer III Walnut Creek, CA $132,403 Certified FY2025
Coastal Engineer IV Raleigh, NC $114,421 Certified FY2025
Civil Engineer III Oakland, CA $129,667 Certified FY2025
Civil Associate II Costa Mesa, CA $71,510 Certified FY2025
Coastal Associate II Long Beach, CA $91,354 Certified FY2025
BIM Specialist Costa Mesa, CA $91,354 Certified FY2025
Structural Associate II San Diego, CA $76,960 Certified FY2025
Structural Associate II San Diego, CA $76,960 Certified FY2025
Design Associate I New Orleans, LA $52,458 Certified FY2025
Structural Associate II Costa Mesa, CA $71,510 Certified FY2025
Structural Associate II Richmond, VA $32 /Hour Certified FY2025
Civil Associate II Philadelphia, PA $41 /Hour Certified FY2025
Electrical Associate II Savannah, GA $74,422 Certified FY2025
Structural Associate III Honolulu, HI $89,440 Certified FY2025
Civil Engineer III Costa Mesa, CA $111,197 Certified FY2025
Civil Engineer III Walnut Creek, CA $106,163 Certified FY2025
Civil Engineer III Walnut Creek, CA $106,163 Withdrawn FY2025
Civil Associate V Costa Mesa, CA $131,040 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Coastal Engineer IV Raleigh, NC $98,904 Certified FY2024
Civil Associate V Costa Mesa, CA $131,040 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer IV Norfolk, VA $77,646 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer Baltimore, MD $68,640 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer III Costa Mesa, CA $93,330 Certified FY2024
Structural Associate II The Woodlands, TX $69,768 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer VI Walnut Creek, CA $138,590 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer IV Peachtree Corners, GA $89,835 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer III Peachtree Corners, GA $89,835 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer III Peachtree Corners, GA $89,835 Certified FY2024
Coastal Engineer IV Raleigh, NC $100,000 Certified FY2024
Coastal Engineer III Raleigh, NC $89,967 Certified FY2023
Coastal Engineer 2 Raleigh, NC $74,000 Certified FY2023
Civil Associate II Lake Mary, FL $67,500 Certified FY2023
Civil Associate II Long Beach, CA $77,896 Certified FY2023
Civil Engineer III San Diego, CA $115,394 Certified FY2023
Structural Engineer III Raleigh, NC $93,600 Certified FY2023
Structural Engineer III New York, NY $103,141 Certified FY2023
Coastal Engineer III Raleigh, NC $89,968 Certified FY2023
Transportation Engineer Raleigh, NC $82,000 Certified FY2023
Structural Engineer Raleigh, NC $96,000 Certified FY2023
Marine Structural Engineer V Baton Rogue, LA $120,000 Certified FY2023
Geotechnical Engineer V Richmond, VA $140,000 Certified FY2023
Structural Associate IV Costa Mesa, CA $121,696 Certified FY2023
Coastal Engineer IV New York, NY $116,087 Certified FY2023
Structural Associate IV Costa Mesa, CA $121,696 Certified FY2023
Coastal Engineer IV New York, NY $116,087 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Moffatt & Nichol filed?

Moffatt & Nichol has filed 49 H-1B LCA petitions covering 49 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Moffatt & Nichol?

Moffatt & Nichol has a 98% certification rate, with 48 out of 49 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Moffatt & Nichol?

The average H-1B salary at Moffatt & Nichol is $98,194. Salaries range from $52,458 to $140,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Moffatt & Nichol?

The top H-1B job titles at Moffatt & Nichol include Structural Associate II, Coastal Engineer IV, Civil Engineer III. The most common position is Structural Associate II with 5 petitions at an average salary of $72,214.

Where is Moffatt & Nichol located?

Moffatt & Nichol is headquartered in Long Beach, CA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 11 states, with the most positions in CA, NC, VA.

Is Moffatt & Nichol H-1B dependent?

No, Moffatt & Nichol is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Moffatt & Nichol's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Moffatt & Nichol filed 16 petitions in FY2023 and 3 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $101,565 to $108,715.

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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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