Question 1

Does PNM sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PNM has filed 14 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 14 total positions. The median salary for PNM's sponsored positions is $86,016.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does PNM pay?

Accepted Answer

PNM pays a median H-1B salary of $86,016 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 PNM's positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does PNM also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. PNM has filed 3 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 66.7% approval rate. See the Green Cards tab for full PERM filing details.

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 PNM an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, PNM 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Year	Filings	Certified	Denied	Withdrawn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	2	1	0	1
2025	2	2	0	0
2024	4	4	0	0
2023	4	3	1	0
2019	1	1	0	0
2017	1	1	0	0

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Database Administrator II I-200-26022-580546	$110,635	Albuquerque, NM	Jan 22, 2026	Withdrawn
Database Administrator II I-200-26022-582613	$110,635	Albuquerque, NM	Jan 22, 2026	Certified
Engineer IV I-200-25121-926022	$93,850	Albuquerque, NM	May 1, 2025	Certified
Engineer I I-200-25108-879854	$68,973	Albuquerque, NM	Apr 18, 2025	Certified
Engineer III I-200-24292-416832	$93,850	Albuquerque, NM	Oct 18, 2024	Certified
Engineer III I-200-24281-389251	$93,850	Albuquerque, NM	Oct 7, 2024	Certified - Withdrawn
Wholesale Power Marketing Project Manager I-200-24107-891941	$86,016	Albuquerque, NM	Apr 16, 2024	Certified
Energy Efficiency Program Developer II I-200-24103-881748	$66,267	Albuquerque, NM	Apr 12, 2024	Certified
Engineer II I-200-23234-285784	$84,739	Albuquerque, NM	Aug 22, 2023	Certified
Database Administrator II I-200-23152-069931	$94,536	Albuquerque, NM	Jun 1, 2023	Certified
Database Administrator II I-200-23142-044212	$86,016	Albuquerque, NM	May 22, 2023	Certified
Database Administrator II I-200-23138-036233	$86,016	Albuquerque, NM	May 18, 2023	Denied
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER I-200-19266-614383	$77,605	Albuquerque, NM	Sep 23, 2019	Certified
ENGINEER II I-200-17130-184880	$72,010	ALBUQUERQUE, NM	May 10, 2017	CERTIFIED

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