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Rocket Lab USA, Inc

10 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $169,266 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Long Beach, CA NAICS: 336414

The verdict

Rocket Lab USA, Inc filed 10 H-1B petitions, more than 86% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $169,266 median offered wage.

10
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$169,266
median offered wage
Top 14%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Rocket Lab USA, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Rocket Lab USA, Inc filed 10 Labor Condition Applications covering 10 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (10 certified of 10 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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $120,810 at the low end to $220,000 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $169,266. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter (2 petitions at $155,000 avg), followed by Manager, Manufacturing Engineering and Director of Systems and Mission Architecture. 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. Rocket Lab USA, Inc is headquartered in Long Beach, CA under NAICS code 336414, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in 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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Rocket Lab USA, Inc is #16,610 of 119,880 employers nationally and #2,625 of 22,893 employers headquartered in CA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$169,266

Median Salary

$169,266

Total Workers

10

Compare with another sponsor

Rocket Lab USA, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$169,266 · 5% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$178,734
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 2% higher than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
98.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions10 · 100% lower than Google LLC
This sponsor
Peer
30,573
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 50.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Rocket Lab USA, Inc

Minimum
$120,810
Maximum
$220,000
Average Salary
$169,266

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+10.1%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Experienced (Level III)

50% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

LOS ANGELES, CA

80% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 2 petitions · 100% certified · $220,000 avg
FY2024 3 petitions · 100% certified · $160,000 avg
FY2025 4 petitions · 100% certified · $149,814 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 2 2 $220,000
FY2024 3 3 $160,000
FY2025 4 4 $149,814
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $173,400

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Rocket Lab USA, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter 2 $155,000
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering 2 $152,523
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture 2 $220,000
Solutions Architect 1 $173,400
Senior Integration & Test Engineer I 1 $120,810
Senior GNC Engineer – Mission Formulation 1 $170,000
Senior GNC Engineer II 1 $173,400

Geographic Distribution

Where Rocket Lab USA, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

CA 10 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Rocket Lab USA, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Senior GNC Engineer II Long Beach, CA $173,400 Certified FY2026
Solutions Architect Long Beach, CA $173,400 Certified FY2025
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Long Beach, CA $153,023 Certified FY2025
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Long Beach, CA $152,023 Certified FY2025
Senior Integration & Test Engineer I Long Beach, CA $120,810 Certified FY2025
Senior GNC Engineer – Mission Formulation Long Beach, CA $170,000 Certified FY2024
Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter Long Beach, CA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter Long Beach, CA $155,000 Certified FY2024
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture Long Beach, CA $220,000 Certified FY2023
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture Long Beach, CA $220,000 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Rocket Lab USA, Inc filed?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc has filed 10 H-1B LCA petitions covering 10 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Rocket Lab USA, Inc?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc has a 100% certification rate, with 10 out of 10 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Rocket Lab USA, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at Rocket Lab USA, Inc is $169,266. Salaries range from $120,810 to $220,000.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Rocket Lab USA, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at Rocket Lab USA, Inc include Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter, Manager, Manufacturing Engineering, Director of Systems and Mission Architecture. The most common position is Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter with 2 petitions at an average salary of $155,000.

Where is Rocket Lab USA, Inc located?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc is headquartered in Long Beach, CA.

Is Rocket Lab USA, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, Rocket Lab USA, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Rocket Lab USA, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Rocket Lab USA, Inc filed 2 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $220,000 to $173,400.

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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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