State of Washington Department of Ecology
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 18 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Administration of Environmental Quality Programs
- Main U.S. filing address: Lacey, WA
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Percentiles from State of Washington Department of Ecology'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 | – | 0 |
| Mid-level · Level II | too few | 1 |
| Senior · Level III | – | 0 |
| Expert · Level IV | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Where State of Washington Department of Ecology files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia, WA | $88,332 | 14 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $71,400 |
| 25th | $74,793 |
| 50th (median) | $86,666 |
| 75th | $90,801 |
| 90th | $106,000 |
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 State of Washington Department of Ecology
State of Washington Department of Ecology's filings list its industry as Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (Public Administration sector, NAICS 9241). Its main U.S. filing address is in Lacey, WA and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer and Software Engineer and the main metro areas are Olympia, WA, Spokane, WA and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level II (mid-level).
Questions
Does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. State of Washington Department of Ecology filed 18 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 State of Washington Department of Ecology pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on State of Washington Department of Ecology's H-1B filings is $86,666; half of filings fall between $74,793 and $90,801. Bonus and stock are not included.