Question 1

Does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. sponsor H-1B visas?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has filed 17 H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) with the Department of Labor, covering 18 total positions across 2 states. The median salary for Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s sponsored positions is $155,000.

Question 2

What H-1B salary does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. pay?

Accepted Answer

Rocket Lab USA, Inc. pays a median H-1B salary of $155,000 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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc.'s positions break down across entry-level (Level I) through expert (Level IV) roles.

Question 3

Does Rocket Lab USA, Inc. also sponsor green cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Rocket Lab USA, Inc. has filed 4 PERM labor certification applications for employer-sponsored green cards, with a 100% 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 Rocket Lab USA, Inc. an H-1B dependent employer?

Accepted Answer

No, Rocket Lab USA, Inc. 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	7	7
2025	5	5
2024	3	3
2023	2	2

Job Title	Salary	Location	Filed	Status
Director of Space Systems Operations I-200-26141-940085	$231,000	Long Beach, CA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture I-200-26141-940109	$231,132	Long Beach, CA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Satellite Fluid Systems Engineer I-200-26141-940086	$131,246	Long Beach, CA	May 21, 2026	Certified
Director of Space Systems Operations I-200-26141-940141	$231,000	Long Beach, CA	May 21, 2026	Certified
ERP Team Lead I-200-26127-879232	$129,667	Long Beach, CA	May 6, 2026	Certified
Senior Development Engineer - Neutron I-203-26071-700441	$108,800	Middle River, MD	Mar 12, 2026	Certified
Senior Development Engineer - Neutron I-203-26071-700419	$108,800	Middle River, MD	Mar 12, 2026	Certified
Senior GNC Engineer II I-203-25321-414911	$173,400	Long Beach, CA	Nov 17, 2025	Certified
Solutions Architect I-203-25231-252751	$173,400	Long Beach, CA	Aug 19, 2025	Certified
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering I-200-25135-981051	$153,023	Long Beach, CA	May 15, 2025	Certified
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering I-200-25135-981052	$152,023	Long Beach, CA	May 15, 2025	Certified
Senior Integration & Test Engineer I I-200-25133-972417	$120,810	Long Beach, CA	May 13, 2025	Certified
Senior GNC Engineer – Mission Formulation I-203-24206-218876	$170,000	Long Beach, CA	Jul 24, 2024	Certified
Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter I-200-24069-785208	$155,000	Long Beach, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Certified
Senior PLM Administrator - Teamcenter I-200-24069-785209	$155,000	Long Beach, CA	Mar 8, 2024	Certified
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture I-200-23209-224366	$220,000	Long Beach, CA	Jul 28, 2023	Certified
Director of Systems and Mission Architecture I-200-23207-216928	$220,000	Long Beach, CA	Jul 26, 2023	Certified

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