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W G Yates and Sons Construction Co

20 H-1B petitions, 75% certified, $90,792 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Philadelphia, MS NAICS: 236220

The verdict

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co filed 20 H-1B petitions, more than 92% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 75% with a $90,792 median offered wage.

20
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
75%
DOL-certified
$90,792
median offered wage
Top 8%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Philadelphia, MS. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: W G Yates and Sons Construction Co. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, W G Yates and Sons Construction Co filed 20 Labor Condition Applications covering 20 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 75% (15 certified of 20 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 W G Yates and Sons Construction Co’s H-1B petitions range from $62,920 at the low end to $115,918 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $90,792. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Project Manager (17 petitions at $93,607 avg), followed by BIM/VDC Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager. 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. W G Yates and Sons Construction Co is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS under NAICS code 236220, and places H-1B workers across 5 states, most heavily in VA, MS, OH. 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 W G Yates and Sons Construction Co ranks. By H-1B petition volume, W G Yates and Sons Construction Co is #10,148 of 119,880 employers nationally and #14 of 234 employers headquartered in MS. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

75%

Avg. Salary

$90,792

Median Salary

$90,792

Total Workers

20

Compare with another sponsor

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$90,792 · 55% lower than University of Mississippi Medical Center
This sponsor
Peer
$202,712
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate75.0% · 24% lower than University of Mississippi Medical Center
This sponsor
Peer
99.3%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions20 · 93% lower than University of Mississippi Medical Center
This sponsor
Peer
278
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 10.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co

Minimum
$62,920
Maximum
$115,918
Average Salary
$90,792

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+15.5%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

55% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

PRINCE WILLIAM, VA

35% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 10 petitions · 60% certified · $89,584 avg
FY2024 5 petitions · 40% certified · $93,065 avg
FY2025 4 petitions · 75% certified · $92,919 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 10 6 $89,584
FY2024 5 2 $93,065
FY2025 4 3 $92,919
FY2026(partial) 1 0 $83,000

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Project Manager 17 $93,607
BIM/VDC Project Manager 2 $62,920
Assistant Project Manager 1 $98,675

Geographic Distribution

Where W G Yates and Sons Construction Co places H-1B workers across the United States

VA 7 petitions
MS 5 petitions
OH 4 petitions
AZ 3 petitions
TX 1 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by W G Yates and Sons Construction Co

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Project Manager Jeffersonville, OH $83,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2026
Project Manager Jeffersonville, OH $83,000 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Biloxi, MS $95,000 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Biloxi, MS $95,000 Withdrawn FY2025
Assistant Project Manager Biloxi, MS $98,675 Certified FY2025
Project Manager Queen Creek, AZ $84,802 Certified FY2024
Project Manager Queen Creek, AZ $84,802 Withdrawn FY2024
Project Manager Queen Creek, AZ $84,802 Withdrawn FY2024
Project Manager Corpus Christi, TX $115,918 Certified - Withdrawn FY2024
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Certified FY2024
Project Manager Jeffersonville, OH $100,000 Certified FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Certified FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
BIM/VDC Project Manager Jackson, MS $62,920 Certified FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Withdrawn FY2023
Project Manager Jeffersonville, OH $100,000 Certified FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Certified FY2023
BIM/VDC Project Manager Jackson, MS $62,920 Certified FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Certified - Withdrawn FY2023
Project Manager Dumfries, VA $95,000 Withdrawn FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has W G Yates and Sons Construction Co filed?

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co has filed 20 H-1B LCA petitions covering 20 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for W G Yates and Sons Construction Co?

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co has a 75% certification rate, with 15 out of 20 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co?

The average H-1B salary at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co is $90,792. Salaries range from $62,920 to $115,918.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co?

The top H-1B job titles at W G Yates and Sons Construction Co include Project Manager, BIM/VDC Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager. The most common position is Project Manager with 17 petitions at an average salary of $93,607.

Where is W G Yates and Sons Construction Co located?

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co is headquartered in Philadelphia, MS. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 5 states, with the most positions in VA, MS, OH.

Is W G Yates and Sons Construction Co H-1B dependent?

No, W G Yates and Sons Construction Co is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has W G Yates and Sons Construction Co's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

W G Yates and Sons Construction Co filed 10 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $89,584 to $83,000.

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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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