Industrial Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Industrial Engineers is $104K/year, across 20,440 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 Industrial 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) | 3,856 | 19.6% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 6,962 | 35.3% | $95K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 4,927 | 25.0% | $118K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 3,953 | 20.1% | $139K | 4× |
Across 19,698 certified Industrial 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 Industrial Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 1,039 | $125K |
| Apple Inc. | 716 | $149K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 449 | $126K |
| Intel Corporation | 426 | $100K |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 343 | $110K |
| Cummins Inc. | 327 | $92K |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 326 | $130K |
| Applied Materials, Inc | 295 | $130K |
Ranked by certified Industrial Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Industrial Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4,560 | $132K |
| Texas | 2,176 | $105K |
| Michigan | 1,328 | $97K |
| Illinois | 1,094 | $96K |
| Massachusetts | 691 | $111K |
| Washington | 665 | $136K |
| New York | 638 | $101K |
| Georgia | 621 | $96K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Industrial Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 660 | $115K |
| Cupertino, CA | 533 | $150K |
| Fremont, CA | 457 | $130K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 431 | $148K |
| San Jose, CA | 381 | $122K |
| Houston, TX | 320 | $98K |
Metros with the highest Industrial 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 17-2112.00 — Industrial 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.