Micron
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 1,157 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- Main U.S. filing address: Boise, ID
- Includes 3 legal entities
At a glance
- Most filed: Electrical Engineer. 22% of its filings. After that come Industrial Engineer and Electronics Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 95% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $127,337, median prevailing wage $105,498.
- 7th among the largest filers in its industry. Micron's median ($127,337) is below Lam Research and Intel.
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Percentiles from Micron's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What Micron hires for
Bar: share of Micron's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 86% of filings (45 occupations in total).
Show all 14 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineer | $139,050 | 255 |
| Industrial Engineer | $111,891 | 204 |
| Electronics Engineer | $134,489 | 144 |
| Materials Engineer | $122,774 | 124 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $120,000 | 69 |
| Data Scientist | $136,500 | 57 |
| Software Engineer | $130,077 | 49 |
| Chemical Engineer | $119,410 | 39 |
| Systems Engineer / Architect | $146,965 | 28 |
| Engineering Director | $193,211 | 25 |
| Logistician | $110,511 | 25 |
| Supply Chain Manager | $125,502 | 15 |
| Computer Hardware Engineer | $166,465 | 14 |
| Operations Research Analyst | $144,626 | 11 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at Micron.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 10% of filings
Mid-level · 40% of filings
Senior · 24% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $99,837 | 114 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $117,080 | 439 |
| Senior · Level III | $134,775 | 266 |
| Expert · Level IV | $162,428 | 284 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Micron vs. industry peers
Applied Materials$151,079
Advanced Micro Devices$149,240
Analog Devices$138,724
Lam Research$138,258
Intel$130,291
Micron$127,337
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 3344).
Where Micron files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 8 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Boise, ID | $121,071 | 712 |
| San Jose, CA | $176,539 | 127 |
| Washington, DC | $113,041 | 109 |
| Dallas, TX | $153,000 | 77 |
| Boulder, CO | $155,000 | 45 |
| Atlanta, GA | $129,143 | 26 |
| Sacramento, CA | $187,555 | 23 |
| Austin, TX | $158,601 | 13 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $97,830 |
| 25th | $110,000 |
| 50th (median) | $127,337 |
| 75th | $154,154 |
| 90th | $189,887 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $101,960 | $86,312 | $126,552 | 576 |
| FY2021 | $105,000 | $90,000 | $130,000 | 601 |
| FY2022 | $114,647 | $97,803 | $136,032 | 662 |
| FY2023 | $112,000 | $98,150 | $135,632 | 311 |
| FY2024 | $122,270 | $104,999 | $147,057 | 458 |
| FY2025 | $125,000 | $107,500 | $153,364 | 629 |
| FY2026 | $128,259 | $112,610 | $154,843 | 528 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
By legal entity
| Legal entity | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology, Inc. | $129,301 | 1,016 |
| Micron Idaho Semiconductor Manufacturing (Triton) LLC | $111,517 | 102 |
| Micron Semiconductor Products, Inc. | $148,564 | 39 |
Micron files under several company names; this page adds them up. Median shown at 10+ filings.
Job titles at Micron
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semiconductor Process Engineer | $107,500 | $96.5k–$120k | 47 |
| Semiconductor Design Engineer | $119,740 | $110.9k–$130.1k | 46 |
| Equipment Engineer | $115,000 | $98.2k–$123.6k | 27 |
| Fab Engineer | $105,000 | $101.8k–$117.4k | 15 |
| Product Development Engineer | $100,000 | $96.1k–$117.3k | 15 |
| Supply Chain Engineer | $100,194 | $97.2k–$103.8k | 14 |
| Senior Semiconductor Process Engineer | $140,000 | $135k–$145k | 11 |
| Process Engineer | $104,283 | $97.6k–$117.2k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About Micron
Micron's filings list its industry as Semiconductor and Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (Manufacturing sector, NAICS 3344). Its main U.S. filing address is in Boise, ID and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Electrical Engineer, Industrial Engineer and Electronics Engineer and the main metro areas are Boise, ID, San Jose, CA and Washington, DC. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does Micron sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Micron filed 1,157 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does Micron pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Micron's H-1B filings is $127,337; half of filings fall between $110,000 and $154,154. Bonus and stock are not included.