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Smith International, LLC

19 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $97,738 median salary, FY2023–2025.

Houston, TX NAICS: 213112

The verdict

Smith International, LLC filed 19 H-1B petitions, more than 91% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $97,738 median offered wage.

19
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2025
100%
DOL-certified
$97,738
median offered wage
Top 9%
of sponsors by volume

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

H-1B sponsorship profile: Smith International, LLC. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Smith International, LLC filed 19 Labor Condition Applications covering 19 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2025. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (19 certified of 19 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 Smith International, LLC’s H-1B petitions range from $75,010 at the low end to $142,950 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $97,738. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Manufacturing Engineer (6 petitions at $89,702 avg), followed by Mechanical Engineer and NPD 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. Smith International, LLC is headquartered in Houston, TX under NAICS code 213112, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in TX. 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 Smith International, LLC ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Smith International, LLC is #10,561 of 119,880 employers nationally and #1,539 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

$97,738

Median Salary

$97,738

Total Workers

19

Compare with another sponsor

Smith International, LLC vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$97,738 · 8% lower 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 petitions19 · 100% lower than Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp
This sponsor
Peer
39,691
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2025) 100.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Smith International, LLC

Minimum
$75,010
Maximum
$142,950
Average Salary
$97,738

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+19.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

63.2% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

100% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2025

FY2023 5 petitions · 100% certified · $105,655 avg
FY2024 9 petitions · 100% certified · $90,732 avg
FY2025 5 petitions · 100% certified · $102,431 avg
Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 5 5 $105,655
FY2024 9 9 $90,732
FY2025 5 5 $102,431

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Smith International, LLC

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Manufacturing Engineer 6 $89,702
Mechanical Engineer 3 $88,719
NPD Engineer 2 $90,519
Design for Manufacturability Engineer 2 $138,789
Sustaining Engineer 1 $92,014
Quality Process Engineer 1 $89,850
Quality Engineer 1 $87,022
Mechanical Engineer “ Drill Bit Design 1 $92,014
Manufacturing Team Leader 1 $112,840
CAD Subject Matter Expert- Mechanical Engineer 1 $120,300

Geographic Distribution

Where Smith International, LLC places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 19 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Smith International, LLC

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Manufacturing Engineer Katy, TX $95,810 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Engineer Katy, TX $91,530 Certified FY2025
Design for Manufacturability Engineer Houston, TX $142,950 Certified FY2025
Quality Process Engineer Houston, TX $89,850 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Engineer “ Drill Bit Design Houston, TX $92,014 Certified FY2025
Manufacturing Team Leader Houston, TX $112,840 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Engineer Houston, TX $81,650 Certified FY2024
NPD Engineer Houston, TX $92,014 Certified FY2024
Sustaining Engineer Houston, TX $92,014 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Engineer Houston, TX $103,012 Certified FY2024
NPD Engineer Houston, TX $89,024 Certified FY2024
Quality Engineer Katy, TX $87,022 Certified FY2024
Mechanical Engineer Katy, TX $79,508 Certified FY2024
Manufacturing Engineer Katy, TX $79,508 Certified FY2024
CAD Subject Matter Expert- Mechanical Engineer Houston, TX $120,300 Certified FY2023
Mechanical Engineer Houston, TX $95,118 Certified FY2023
Manufacturing Engineer Houston, TX $103,220 Certified FY2023
Manufacturing Engineer Houston, TX $75,010 Certified FY2023
Design for Manufacturability Engineer Houston, TX $134,628 Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Smith International, LLC filed?

Smith International, LLC has filed 19 H-1B LCA petitions covering 19 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2025.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Smith International, LLC?

Smith International, LLC has a 100% certification rate, with 19 out of 19 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Smith International, LLC?

The average H-1B salary at Smith International, LLC is $97,738. Salaries range from $75,010 to $142,950.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Smith International, LLC?

The top H-1B job titles at Smith International, LLC include Manufacturing Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, NPD Engineer. The most common position is Manufacturing Engineer with 6 petitions at an average salary of $89,702.

Where is Smith International, LLC located?

Smith International, LLC is headquartered in Houston, TX.

Is Smith International, LLC H-1B dependent?

No, Smith International, LLC is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Smith International, LLC's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Smith International, LLC filed 5 petitions in FY2023 and 5 in FY2025. Average salary changed from $105,655 to $102,431.

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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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