Environmental Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Environmental Engineers is $92K/year, across 1,678 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 Environmental 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) | 559 | 36.9% | $74K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 533 | 35.2% | $95K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 266 | 17.6% | $117K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 157 | 10.4% | $139K | 4× |
Across 1,515 certified Environmental 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 Environmental Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. | 64 | $95K |
| Carollo Engineers, Inc. | 53 | $85K |
| AECOM Technical Services, Inc. | 48 | $85K |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 42 | $91K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 41 | $96K |
| UChicago Argonne LLC | 35 | $84K |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 30 | $105K |
| Energy and Environmental Economics, Inc. | 27 | $107K |
Ranked by certified Environmental Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Environmental Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 368 | $107K |
| Texas | 178 | $106K |
| New York | 120 | $87K |
| New Jersey | 103 | $88K |
| Illinois | 87 | $90K |
| Georgia | 80 | $83K |
| Massachusetts | 79 | $95K |
| Pennsylvania | 68 | $89K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2081.00, Environmental 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.