Cost Estimators H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Cost Estimators is $90K/year, across 2,697 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 Cost Estimators 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) | 547 | 20.3% | $60K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 796 | 29.6% | $78K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 607 | 22.6% | $100K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 740 | 27.5% | $125K | 4× |
Across 2,690 certified Cost Estimators 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 Cost Estimators
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Turner & Townsend, Inc. | 131 | $130K |
| Cumming Management Group, Inc. | 127 | $117K |
| Currie & Brown Inc. | 38 | $95K |
| Fluor Enterprises, Inc. | 29 | $90K |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | 27 | $100K |
| Wtp America LLC | 27 | $120K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 25 | $170K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 22 | $87K |
Ranked by certified Cost Estimators filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Cost Estimators H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 485 | $88K |
| California | 484 | $110K |
| Texas | 366 | $90K |
| Florida | 180 | $81K |
| New Jersey | 155 | $80K |
| Arizona | 117 | $95K |
| Illinois | 117 | $76K |
| Georgia | 77 | $80K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Cost Estimators H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 295 | $98K |
| San Francisco, CA | 139 | $125K |
| Houston, TX | 105 | $87K |
Metros with the highest Cost Estimators 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 13-1051.00, Cost Estimators, 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.