Question 1

Does Patterson-UTI Drilling sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Patterson-UTI Drilling has filed 7 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 7 total positions. The median salary for Patterson-UTI Drilling's sponsored positions is $126,500.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Patterson-UTI Drilling pay?

Accepted Answer

Patterson-UTI Drilling pays a median H-1B salary of $126,500 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 Patterson-UTI Drilling's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Patterson-UTI Drilling also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Based on public DOL records, Patterson-UTI Drilling 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 Patterson-UTI Drilling an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Patterson-UTI Drilling 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
2025	2	2
2024	3	3
2023	1	1
2021	1	1

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
ENGINEER SR I-200-25317-405709	$134,521	SPRINGTOWN, TX	Nov 13, 2025	Certified
Scientist Technology PDC I-200-25150-034998	$110,400	Houston, TX	May 30, 2025	Certified
SENIOR SQL DEVELOPER I-200-24303-441155	$103,210	Houston, TX	Oct 29, 2024	Certified
LEAD CONTROLS AND AUTOMATION ENGINEER - SUSTAINING I-200-24292-418317	$140,005	Houston, TX	Oct 18, 2024	Certified
SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER-FULLSTACK I-200-24094-853618	$105,165	Houston, TX	Apr 3, 2024	Certified
Manager, Controls and Automation I-200-23157-082183	$129,397	Houston, TX	Jun 6, 2023	Certified
Senior Software Devleoper I-200-21244-559030	$126,500	Houston, TX	Sep 1, 2021	Certified

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