Question 1

Does W.M. Keck Observatory sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. W.M. Keck Observatory has filed 12 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 12 total positions. The median salary for W.M. Keck Observatory's sponsored positions is $112,500.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does W.M. Keck Observatory pay?

Accepted Answer

W.M. Keck Observatory pays a median H-1B salary of $112,500 for sponsored positions. Employers are required to pay H-1B workers at least the prevailing wage set by the DOL for the occupation and area. The wage level distribution on this page shows how W.M. Keck Observatory's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does W.M. Keck Observatory also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, W.M. Keck Observatory does not appear to have filed PERM labor certification applications for green card sponsorship.

Question 4

What do the H-1B wage levels mean?

Accepted Answer

The DOL assigns prevailing wages at four levels based on the complexity of the job and experience required. Level I (Entry) is set at the 17th percentile of wages for the occupation and area. Level II (Qualified) is at the 34th percentile. Level III (Experienced) is at the 50th percentile (median). Level IV (Expert) is at the 67th percentile. Higher wage levels indicate more senior positions and are viewed more favorably in H-1B petition adjudication.

Question 5

Is W.M. Keck Observatory an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, W.M. Keck Observatory is not classified as an H-1B dependent employer. An employer is considered H-1B dependent when 15% or more of its workforce holds H-1B visas.

Year	Filings	Certified
2026	1	1
2025	1	1
2024	3	3
2023	1	1
2018	5	5
2017	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Mechanical Engineer II I-203-26013-555012	$117,000	Kamuela, HI	Jan 13, 2026	Certified
Staff Astronomer I I-200-25198-183262	$87,000	Kamuela, HI	Jul 17, 2025	Certified
Systems Engineer I-200-24339-516673	$157,647	Kamuela, HI	Dec 4, 2024	Certified
Adaptive Optics (AO) Scientist I-200-24156-069242	$110,000	Kamuela, HI	Jun 4, 2024	Certified
Mechanical Engineer I-203-24085-827449	$117,000	Kamuela, HI	Mar 25, 2024	Certified
Adaptive Optics Scientist / Engineer I-200-23249-323221	$115,000	Kamuela, HI	Sep 6, 2023	Certified
SUPPORT ASTRONOMER I-200-18316-516587	$82,000	KAMUELA, HI	Nov 12, 2018	Certified
SUPPORT ASTRONOMER I-200-18236-804921	$75,000	KAMUELA, HI	Aug 24, 2018	Certified
SUPPORT ASTRONOMER I-200-18176-221525	$85,284	KAMUELA, HI	Jun 25, 2018	Certified
ADAPTIVE OPTICS OPERATIONS SCIENTIST I-200-18117-567330	$117,000	KAMUELA, HI	Apr 27, 2018	Certified
ADAPTIVE OPTICS SPECIALIST/SCIENTIST I-200-18117-790661	$115,000	KAMUELA, HI	Apr 27, 2018	Certified
SUPPORT ASTRONOMER I-200-17314-824425	$82,000	KAMUELA, HI	Nov 10, 2017	Certified

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