Smith International
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 10 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Support Activities for Mining
- Main U.S. filing address: Houston, TX
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Percentiles from Smith International's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | too few | 6 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 3 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where Smith International 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 | $93,912 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $89,458 |
| 25th | $90,270 |
| 50th (median) | $93,912 |
| 75th | $106,970 |
| 90th | $122,309 |
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 Smith International
Smith International'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 Mechanical Engineer and Industrial Engineer and the main metro areas are Houston, TX. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does Smith International sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Smith International filed 10 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 Smith International pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on Smith International's H-1B filings is $93,912; half of filings fall between $90,270 and $106,970. Bonus and stock are not included.