Orica H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — Orica sponsors H-1B workers. Across 11 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $154,482. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
Orica filed 11 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 2 states between Oct 2024 and Jan 2026. The median offered base wage was $154,482.
- Median offered wage
- $154,482
- Certified filings
- 11
- Work locations
- 2 states
- Distinct roles
- 9
Most-filed roles at Orica
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist - Turnaround Planning | 3 | $154,482 |
| Detonation Physics Engineer | 1 | $83,500 |
| Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion | 1 | $150,000 |
| Manager Pmo | 1 | $160,000 |
| Production Operator Support Specialist | 1 | $136,323 |
| Project Controls Lead | 1 | $220,000 |
| Vice President Finance North America | 1 | $238,500 |
| Principal Engineer - Global Engineering | 1 | $126,441 |
| Commissioning Lead - Turnarounds | 1 | $185,890 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 2 | $116,750 |
| Level II — qualified | 5 | $154,482 |
| Level III — experienced | 3 | $160,000 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 1 | $238,500 |
Where Orica hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 8 | $154,482 |
| Colorado | 3 | $150,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Project Controls Lead | Winnemucca, Nevada | $220,000 | III | Jan 2026 |
| Manager - Ammonium Nitrate Emulsion | Centennial, Colorado | $150,000 | I | Jul 2025 |
| Manager PMO | Winnemucca, Nevada | $160,000 | III | Jul 2025 |
| Specialist - Turnaround Planning | Winnemucca, Nevada | $154,482 | II | May 2025 |
| Principal Engineer - Global Engineering | Winnemucca, Nevada | $126,441 | II | May 2025 |
| Detonation Physics Engineer | Watkins, Colorado | $83,500 | I | May 2025 |
| Specialist - Turnaround Planning | Winnemucca, Nevada | $154,482 | II | May 2025 |
| Specialist - Turnaround Planning | Winnemucca, Nevada | $154,482 | II | May 2025 |
| Commissioning Lead - Turnarounds | Winnemucca, Nevada | $185,890 | II | Apr 2025 |
| Vice President Finance North America | Centennial, Colorado | $238,500 | IV | Nov 2024 |
| Production Operator Support Specialist | Winnemucca, Nevada | $136,323 | III | Oct 2024 |
Legal entities included: Orica USA Inc; Orica USA Inc.; Orica USA, Inc..
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jan 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.