Question 1

Does Merced County Association OF Governments sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Merced County Association OF Governments has filed 3 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 3 total positions. The median salary for Merced County Association OF Governments's sponsored positions is $74,069.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Merced County Association OF Governments pay?

Accepted Answer

Merced County Association OF Governments LCA & H1B Filings

Q: What H-1B salary does Merced County Association OF Governments pay?

Merced County Association OF Governments pays a median H-1B salary of $74,069 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 Merced County Association OF Governments's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Merced County Association OF Governments H-1B sponsorship data, including all Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed for H-1B, E-3, and H-1B1 visa workers. Sourced from Department of Labor disclosure records. See approval rates, salary levels, and filing history below.

Sponsors H1Bs?

Yes

2025 LCA filings

2

Median H1B salary

$74,069

H1B Dependent?

No

Question 3

Does Merced County Association OF Governments also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Merced County Association OF Governments 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 Merced County Association OF Governments an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Merced County Association OF Governments 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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
2025	2	2	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ASSOCIATE PLANNER I-200-26163-010642	$79,622	MERCED, CA	Jun 12, 2026	Certified
ASSISTANT PLANNER I-200-25093-830758	$74,069	MERCED, CA	Apr 3, 2025	Certified
ASSISTANT PLANNER I-201-25080-795419	$74,069	MERCED, CA	Mar 21, 2025	Certified

Merced County Association OF Governments — H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data

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