Aerospace Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Aerospace Engineers is $119K/year, across 1,107 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Aerospace Engineers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 286 | 26.7% | $87K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 370 | 34.5% | $118K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 236 | 22.0% | $138K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 180 | 16.8% | $165K | 4× |
Across 1,072 certified Aerospace Engineers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Aerospace Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | 62 | $117K |
| Joby Aero, Inc. | 41 | $160K |
| Sia Enginering (usa) Inc | 32 | $120K |
| The Boeing Company | 30 | $137K |
| Infosys Limited | 28 | $111K |
| Wisk Aero LLC | 26 | $131K |
| Airbus Americas, Inc. | 26 | $115K |
| Rohr, Inc. | 21 | $107K |
Ranked by certified Aerospace Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Aerospace Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 368 | $136K |
| Georgia | 102 | $111K |
| Florida | 82 | $91K |
| Washington | 71 | $146K |
| Texas | 61 | $112K |
| Alabama | 52 | $103K |
| Kansas | 45 | $90K |
| North Carolina | 36 | $116K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2011.00, Aerospace Engineers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.