Question 1

Does Hecla Mining Company sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hecla Mining Company has filed 3 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 3 total positions. The median salary for Hecla Mining Company's sponsored positions is $850,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Hecla Mining Company pay?

Accepted Answer

Hecla Mining Company pays a median H-1B salary of $850,000 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 Hecla Mining Company's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Hecla Mining Company also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Hecla Mining Company 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 Hecla Mining Company an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Hecla Mining Company 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn
2026	1	1	0	0
2024	2	2	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
President and Chief Executive Officer I-203-26134-913167	$850,000	Coeur d'Alene, ID	May 14, 2026	Certified
President and Chief Executive Officer I-203-24275-377826	$850,000	Coeur d’ Alene, ID	Oct 1, 2024	Certified
Chief Executive Officer I-203-24257-337486	$500,000	Coeur d’ Alene, ID	Sep 13, 2024	Certified

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