Civil Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Civil Engineers is $87K/year, across 18,504 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 Civil Engineers petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 7,264 | 40.5% | $73K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 6,304 | 35.2% | $90K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 2,632 | 14.7% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,730 | 9.6% | $130K | 4× |
Across 17,930 certified Civil 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 Civil Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 381 | $131K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 379 | $88K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 362 | $94K |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | 245 | $92K |
| Core Tech Construction Corporation | 202 | $60K |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 179 | $93K |
| Kiewit Engineering Group Inc. | 160 | $97K |
| Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. | 145 | $95K |
Ranked by certified Civil Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Civil Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 2,878 | $86K |
| California | 2,556 | $100K |
| New York | 1,794 | $95K |
| Florida | 1,190 | $80K |
| GU | 956 | $57K |
| Virginia | 829 | $95K |
| Illinois | 770 | $85K |
| New Jersey | 764 | $90K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Civil Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 988 | $96K |
| Houston, TX | 808 | $86K |
| Dallas, TX | 483 | $85K |
| Tamuning, GU | 445 | $60K |
| Austin, TX | 440 | $92K |
| Chicago, IL | 372 | $87K |
Metros with the highest Civil 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 17-2051.00 — Civil 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.