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Nucor Corporation

28 H-1B petitions, 96.4% certified, $112,505 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Charlotte, NC NAICS: 331110

The verdict

Nucor Corporation filed 28 H-1B petitions, more than 94% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 96.4% with a $112,505 median offered wage.

28
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
96.4%
DOL-certified
$112,505
median offered wage
Top 6%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Nucor Corporation. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Nucor Corporation filed 28 Labor Condition Applications covering 28 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 96.4% (27 certified of 28 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 Nucor Corporation’s H-1B petitions range from $47,944 at the low end to $205,774 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $112,505. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Environmental Technician (4 petitions at $71,136 avg), followed by Process Metallurgist and Process 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. Nucor Corporation is headquartered in Charlotte, NC under NAICS code 331110, and places H-1B workers across 6 states, most heavily in KY, TX, AR. 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 Nucor Corporation ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Nucor Corporation is #7,784 of 119,880 employers nationally and #217 of 2,377 employers headquartered in NC. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

96.4%

Avg. Salary

$112,505

Median Salary

$112,505

Total Workers

28

Compare with another sponsor

Nucor Corporation vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$112,505 · 9% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
$124,296
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate96.4% · 3% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions28 · 100% lower than IBM Corporation
This sponsor
Peer
9,463
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 14.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Nucor Corporation

Minimum
$47,944
Maximum
$205,774
Average Salary
$112,505

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+13.6%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

MEADE, KY

35.7% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 7 petitions · 100% certified · $122,848 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 85.7% certified · $105,633 avg
FY2025 13 petitions · 100% certified · $107,463 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 7 7 $122,848
FY2024 7 6 $105,633
FY2025 13 13 $107,463
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $148,720

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Nucor Corporation

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Environmental Technician 4 $71,136
Process Metallurgist 2 $99,673
Process Engineer 2 $92,836
Power Engineer 2 $125,777
Group Technology Services Manager 2 $150,119
SAP Senior BTP/PI/PO Integration Specialist 1 $148,720
SAP Quote to Cash Functional Analyst 1 $134,220
SAP PS/CPM Architect 1 $136,770
SAP Fiori/ABAP Technical Architect 1 $144,300
SAP ETP Functional Analyst 1 $118,352
Rolling Mill Process Metallurgist 1 $98,000
NSAR Laboratory Supervisor 1 $152,880
Metallurgist 1 N/A
Melt Shop Day LMF/VTD Supervisor 1 $100,000
Environmental Information Analyst 1 $102,040

Geographic Distribution

Where Nucor Corporation places H-1B workers across the United States

KY 12 petitions
TX 5 petitions
AR 5 petitions
NC 3 petitions
NE 2 petitions
IN 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Nucor Corporation

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
SAP Senior BTP/PI/PO Integration Specialist Irving, TX $148,720 Certified FY2026
Environmental Technician Brandenburg, KY $82,472 Certified FY2025
Power Engineer Brandenburg, KY $125,777 Certified FY2025
Developer/Analyst - Technical Applications Saint Joe, IN $93,558 Certified FY2025
Environmental Information Analyst CHARLOTTE, NC $102,040 Certified FY2025
Process Metallurgist Brandenburg, KY $99,673 Certified FY2025
Environmental Technician Brandenburg, KY $70,762 Certified FY2025
Environmental Technician Brandenburg, KY $83,366 Certified FY2025
AI & Emerging Technology Manager Charlotte, NC $205,774 Certified FY2025
SAP Quote to Cash Functional Analyst Irving, TX $134,220 Certified FY2025
Environmental Technician Brandenburg, KY $47,944 Certified FY2025
Metallurgist Brandenburg, KY $99,674 /Week Certified FY2025
Process Metallurgist BLYTHEVILLE, AR $99,673 Certified FY2025
SAP Fiori/ABAP Technical Architect Irving, TX $144,300 Certified FY2025
Digital Solutions Process Engineer Blytheville, AR $109,880 Certified FY2024
Environment Information Analyst CHARLOTTE, NC $93,000 Certified FY2024
Process Engineer Brandenburg, KY $92,836 Certified FY2024
Process Engineer Brandenburg, KY $92,836 Certified FY2024
Rolling Mill Process Metallurgist Brandenburg, KY $98,000 Certified FY2024
NSAR Laboratory Supervisor Blytheville, AR $152,880 Withdrawn FY2024
Melt Shop Day LMF/VTD Supervisor Brandenburg, KY $100,000 Certified FY2024
Cold Mill Metallurgist Blytheville, AR $89,398 Certified FY2023
Cold Steel Metallurgist Blytheville, AR $89,398 Certified FY2023
Power Engineer Brandenburg, KY $125,777 Certified FY2023
Group Technology Services Manager Norfolk, NE $150,119 Certified FY2023
SAP ETP Functional Analyst Irving, TX $118,352 Certified FY2023
Group Technology Services Manager Norfolk, NE $150,119 Certified FY2023
SAP PS/CPM Architect Irving, TX $136,770 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Nucor Corporation filed?

Nucor Corporation has filed 28 H-1B LCA petitions covering 28 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Nucor Corporation?

Nucor Corporation has a 96.4% certification rate, with 27 out of 28 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Nucor Corporation?

The average H-1B salary at Nucor Corporation is $112,505. Salaries range from $47,944 to $205,774.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Nucor Corporation?

The top H-1B job titles at Nucor Corporation include Environmental Technician, Process Metallurgist, Process Engineer. The most common position is Environmental Technician with 4 petitions at an average salary of $71,136.

Where is Nucor Corporation located?

Nucor Corporation is headquartered in Charlotte, NC. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 6 states, with the most positions in KY, TX, AR.

Is Nucor Corporation H-1B dependent?

No, Nucor Corporation is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Nucor Corporation's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Nucor Corporation filed 7 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $122,848 to $148,720.

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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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