What Sustainability Specialists earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $49,050.
Level I (Entry)
$77,750
14 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$90,219
22 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$109,800
16 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$126,800
23 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for sustainability specialists
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain Institute | $103,000 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Sustainability Specialists (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.