Electrical Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Electrical Engineers is $115K/year, across 27,691 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 Electrical 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) | 4,975 | 19.4% | $81K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 9,381 | 36.6% | $103K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 6,021 | 23.5% | $132K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 5,232 | 20.4% | $148K | 4× |
Across 25,609 certified Electrical 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 Electrical Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 1,259 | $160K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 1,023 | $169K |
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 581 | $126K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 515 | $150K |
| Cummins Inc. | 490 | $89K |
| General Motors Company | 446 | $115K |
| Texas Instruments Incorporated | 392 | $124K |
| Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc. | 293 | $97K |
Ranked by certified Electrical Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Electrical Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7,059 | $150K |
| Texas | 3,692 | $115K |
| Michigan | 2,930 | $109K |
| Illinois | 1,209 | $100K |
| North Carolina | 1,029 | $108K |
| Washington | 846 | $140K |
| New York | 844 | $106K |
| Indiana | 730 | $94K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Electrical Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 900 | $140K |
| San Jose, CA | 804 | $150K |
| Cupertino, CA | 634 | $168K |
| Houston, TX | 609 | $115K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 587 | $172K |
| Santa Clara, CA | 541 | $157K |
Metros with the highest Electrical 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 17-2071.00 — Electrical 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.