National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 73 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Support Activities for Mining
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
At a glance
- National Oilwell Varco, L.P. hires entry-level. 41% of its filings are Level I, 2.1 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 97% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $118,810, median prevailing wage $103,210.
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Percentiles from National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What National Oilwell Varco, L.P. hires for
Bar: share of National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 88% of filings (18 occupations in total).
Show all 2 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $122,000 | 25 |
| Data Scientist | $130,348 | 13 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at National Oilwell Varco, L.P..
Pay by level
Entry-level · 41% of filings
Mid-level · 28% of filings
Senior · 6% of filings
Expert · 26% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $90,347 | 22 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $118,810 | 15 |
| Senior · Level III | too few | 3 |
| Expert · Level IV | $160,549 | 14 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where National Oilwell Varco, L.P. files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | $120,470 | 68 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $85,029 |
| 25th | $90,084 |
| 50th (median) | $118,810 |
| 75th | $133,606 |
| 90th | $161,168 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $95,121 | $82,067 | $109,751 | 44 |
| FY2021 | $97,306 | $78,552 | $110,622 | 44 |
| FY2022 | $112,750 | $100,000 | $125,855 | 35 |
| FY2023 | $111,285 | $92,793 | $129,850 | 24 |
| FY2024 | $110,210 | $101,750 | $130,510 | 25 |
| FY2025 | $126,933 | $102,176 | $145,875 | 34 |
| FY2026 | $112,200 | $87,807 | $127,151 | 39 |
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.
About National Oilwell Varco, L.P.
National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s filings list its industry as Support Activities for Mining (Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction sector, NAICS 2131). Its main U.S. filing address is in Houston, TX and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Software Engineer, Data Scientist and Industrial Engineer and the main metro areas are Houston, TX, Odessa, TX and Tulsa, OK. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does National Oilwell Varco, L.P. sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. National Oilwell Varco, L.P. filed 73 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 National Oilwell Varco, L.P. pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on National Oilwell Varco, L.P.'s H-1B filings is $118,810; half of filings fall between $90,084 and $133,606. Bonus and stock are not included.