H-1B filings

Does State of Washington Department of Ecology sponsor H-1B?

Yes, according to public filings. State of Washington Department of Ecology filed 26 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal years 2024-2026, including 9 in fiscal year 2026.

USCIS approved 3 H-1B petitions for this employer in fiscal year 2026.

This page uses public government filings. A filing does not guarantee that the employer will sponsor you. This information is not legal advice.

Status on October 22, 2026: USCIS does not collect the $100,000 payment on new H-1B petitions for workers outside the U.S. while court orders stand. Appeals are pending, so this can change. USCIS H-1B FAQ

Labor condition applications by fiscal year

Fiscal year	Filed	Certified	Workers
2026	9	9	9
2025	15	13	13
2024	2	2	2

An employer files a labor condition application with the Department of Labor before it files an H-1B petition. A certified application is not an approved visa. The U.S. fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.

USCIS decisions on H-1B petitions by fiscal year

Fiscal year	New: approved	New: denied	Continuing: approved	Continuing: denied
2026	1	0	2	0

New petitions are for first H-1B employment. Continuing petitions are for extensions and for workers who change employers.

Typical roles and wage ranges

Job title	Applications	Wage range per year	Median
Environmental Engineer	6	$80,000 - $91,068	$90,000
Environmental Specialist	5	$70,000 - $90,000	$75,000
Natural Resource Scientist 3 (Ntl Estuary Prog QA Coord)	3	$74,724 - $74,724	$74,724
IT Data Management – Journey	2	$88,332 - $88,332	$88,332
IT Application Development – Journey	2	$99,024 - $101,496	$101,496
Environmental Engineer 3	1	$102,540 - $102,540	$102,540
IT Application Developer - Journey	1	$100,000 - $100,000	$100,000
Water Resources IT Section Manager	1	$139,901 - $139,901	$139,901
Senior Market Monitor / Financial Examiner	1	$95,000 - $95,000	$95,000
Environmental Planner	1	$55,000 - $55,000	$55,000

Wages are the rates the employer stated in its applications. Actual pay can differ.

Top locations

Location	Applications
Lacey, WA	21
Spokane, WA	3
Shoreline, WA	2

Sources

U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Program (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3) Disclosure Data. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, H-1B Employer Data Hub. Period: FY2024, FY2025, FY2026 Q1-Q3. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.
National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD2024). Period: Collection year 2024. Retrieved on October 23, 2026.

Data release 2026q3, built on October 23, 2026.