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National Oilwell Varco, LP

105 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $120,861 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Houston, TX NAICS: 213112

The verdict

National Oilwell Varco, LP filed 105 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $120,861 median offered wage.

105
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$120,861
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: National Oilwell Varco, LP. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, National Oilwell Varco, LP filed 105 Labor Condition Applications covering 105 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (105 certified of 105 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 National Oilwell Varco, LP’s H-1B petitions range from $65,832 at the low end to $320,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $120,861. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Software Engineer (8 petitions at $111,017 avg), followed by Planning Manager and Full Stack Developer. 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. National Oilwell Varco, LP is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 213112, and places H-1B workers across 2 states, most heavily in TX, 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 National Oilwell Varco, LP ranks. By H-1B petition volume, National Oilwell Varco, LP is #2,141 of 119,880 employers nationally and #237 of 12,542 employers headquartered in TX. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$120,861

Median Salary

$120,861

Total Workers

105

Compare with another sponsor

National Oilwell Varco, LP vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$120,861 · 14% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
$106,361
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
99.1%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions105 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 6.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at National Oilwell Varco, LP

Minimum
$65,832
Maximum
$320,000
Average Salary
$120,861

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+23.3%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

23.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

83.8% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 35 petitions · 82.9% certified · $114,656 avg
FY2024 27 petitions · 92.6% certified · $115,782 avg
FY2025 41 petitions · 85.4% certified · $129,304 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 35 29 $114,656
FY2024 27 25 $115,782
FY2025 41 35 $129,304
FY2026(partial) 2 2 $124,904

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at National Oilwell Varco, LP

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Software Engineer 8 $111,017
Planning Manager 3 $114,000
Full Stack Developer 3 $123,333
UX/UI Designer 2 $70,000
Supply Chain Analyst 2 $98,914
Sr. Business Analyst - Procurement 2 $153,000
Senior Developer 2 $112,320
Senior Business Analyst - Supply Chain Systems 2 $160,000
Project Manager 2 $86,940
HR Technology Technical Lead 2 $130,000
Engineering Manager 2 $135,459
ERP Sr. Business Analyst - Manufacturing 2 $163,530
Director of Program Management 2 $156,244
Data Scientist 2 $110,340
BI Data Integration Developer 2 $110,049

Geographic Distribution

Where National Oilwell Varco, LP places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 99 petitions
CA 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by National Oilwell Varco, LP

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Software Engineer Houston, TX $127,809 Certified FY2026
Technical Lead Houston, TX $122,000 Certified FY2026
Enterprise Solutions Analyst “ Order Management Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2025
CET SR. DEVELOPER Houston, TX $126,886 Certified FY2025
LEAD BI DEVELOPER Houston, TX $129,019 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Houston, TX $89,880 Certified FY2025
ERP Sr. Business Analyst - Manufacturing Houston, TX $165,600 Certified FY2025
ERP Business Analyst - Order Management Houston, TX $140,000 Certified FY2025
PRESIDENT, DOWNHOLE TECHNOLOGIES HOUSTON, TX $320,000 Certified FY2025
Data Scientist Houston, TX $90,000 Certified FY2025
Robotics Engineer Houston, TX $90,842 Certified FY2025
Supplier Development Engineer Houston, TX $84,975 Certified FY2025
BI DATA INTEGRATION LEAD HOUSTON, TX $126,980 Certified FY2025
ROBOTICS ENGINEER - INTEGRATION AND DEPLOYMENT Houston, TX $104,000 Certified FY2025
Generative AI Application Developer Houston, TX $100,000 Certified FY2025
ERP Sr. Business Analyst - Manufacturing Houston, TX $161,460 Certified FY2025
Software QA Analyst Houston, TX $65,832 Certified FY2025
Control Software Engineer Houston, TX $101,568 Certified FY2025
Cloud Engineer Houston, TX $109,500 Certified FY2025
Director, Supply Chain and Planning Applications Houston, TX $150,592 Certified FY2025
Engineering Manager HOUSTON, TX $157,376 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Houston, TX $116,932 Certified FY2025
DATA SCIENTISTS HOUSTON, TX $110,000 Certified FY2025
Full Stack Software Developer Houston, TX $135,000 Certified FY2025
SENIOR BUSINESS ANALYST - COSTING HOUSTON, TX $147,000 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Houston, TX $109,200 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Full Stack Developer Houston, TX $128,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Sr. Business Analyst - Procurement Houston, TX $160,000 Certified FY2025
Lead Solutions Architect Houston, TX $118,810 Certified FY2025
Sr. Software Engineer Conroe, TX $130,600 Certified FY2025
Software Engineer Houston, TX $123,995 Certified FY2025
ERP Sr. Manager - Projects Houston, TX $159,638 Certified FY2025
BI Data Integration Developer Houston, TX $114,098 Certified FY2025
SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST HOUSTON, TX $90,677 Certified FY2025
Supply Chain Analyst Houston, TX $88,000 Certified FY2025
Senior HR Technology Analyst - Payroll Houston, TX $126,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Director of Aftermarket Planning & Systems Integration Houston, TX $142,500 Certified FY2025
Business Analyst - OMEGA Projects Houston, TX $133,000 Certified FY2025
CX Product Manager - Oracle Applications Houston, TX $170,000 Certified FY2025
Sr. Oracle Functional Analyst Houston, TX $150,000 Certified FY2025
HR Technology Technical Lead Houston, TX $130,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
EBS Senior Application Management Analyst-Purchasing Houston, TX $143,500 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Oracle EBS Manufacturing Business Analyst Houston, TX $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Developer Houston, TX $123,000 Certified FY2024
SR. DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE Houston, TX $185,849 Certified FY2024
DevOps Engineer Houston, TX $122,000 Certified FY2024
Structural Engineer Houston, TX $101,750 Certified FY2024
Business Transformation Manager Houston, TX $120,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Project Manager Houston, TX $84,000 Certified FY2024
Software Engineer Conroe, TX $91,000 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has National Oilwell Varco, LP filed?

National Oilwell Varco, LP has filed 105 H-1B LCA petitions covering 105 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for National Oilwell Varco, LP?

National Oilwell Varco, LP has a 100% certification rate, with 105 out of 105 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at National Oilwell Varco, LP?

The average H-1B salary at National Oilwell Varco, LP is $120,861. Salaries range from $65,832 to $320,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at National Oilwell Varco, LP?

The top H-1B job titles at National Oilwell Varco, LP include Software Engineer, Planning Manager, Full Stack Developer. The most common position is Software Engineer with 8 petitions at an average salary of $111,017.

Where is National Oilwell Varco, LP located?

National Oilwell Varco, LP is headquartered in Houston, TX. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 2 states, with the most positions in TX, CA.

Is National Oilwell Varco, LP H-1B dependent?

No, National Oilwell Varco, LP is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has National Oilwell Varco, LP's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

National Oilwell Varco, LP filed 35 petitions in FY2023 and 2 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $114,656 to $124,904.

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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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