Automotive Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Automotive Engineers is $111K/year, across 3,136 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 Automotive 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) | 458 | 14.8% | $83K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,124 | 36.4% | $98K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 677 | 21.9% | $123K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 826 | 26.8% | $130K | 4× |
Across 3,085 certified Automotive 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 Automotive Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Motor Company | 454 | $110K |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | 249 | $143K |
| General Motors | 193 | $128K |
| LER TechForce, LLC | 157 | $96K |
| Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. | 90 | $122K |
| Fca US LLC | 74 | $116K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 64 | $153K |
| Akkodis, Inc. | 62 | $94K |
Ranked by certified Automotive Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Automotive Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 1,652 | $106K |
| California | 755 | $146K |
| Indiana | 190 | $96K |
| Ohio | 155 | $93K |
| Texas | 61 | $105K |
| Illinois | 51 | $94K |
| Arizona | 43 | $117K |
| North Carolina | 41 | $100K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Automotive Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dearborn, MI | 303 | $108K |
| Auburn Hills, MI | 273 | $104K |
| Newark, CA | 222 | $143K |
| Warren, MI | 149 | $118K |
| Troy, MI | 124 | $97K |
| Novi, MI | 115 | $113K |
Metros with the highest Automotive Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2141.02 — Automotive 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.