Manufacturing Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Manufacturing Engineers is $105K/year, across 6,767 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 Manufacturing 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) | 1,232 | 20.2% | $78K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2,385 | 39.0% | $95K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,361 | 22.3% | $121K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,131 | 18.5% | $132K | 4× |
Across 6,109 certified Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 1,184 | $131K |
| Google LLC | 114 | $159K |
| Intellectt, Inc. | 99 | $96K |
| Cepheid | 83 | $129K |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations, Inc. | 82 | $135K |
| VAStek Inc. | 79 | $89K |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 79 | $106K |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 79 | $121K |
Ranked by certified Manufacturing Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Manufacturing Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,824 | $132K |
| Texas | 864 | $113K |
| Michigan | 402 | $97K |
| Massachusetts | 318 | $105K |
| Indiana | 307 | $84K |
| Illinois | 272 | $94K |
| Nevada | 247 | $114K |
| Ohio | 194 | $90K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Manufacturing Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Austin, TX | 490 | $122K |
| Fremont, CA | 402 | $142K |
| Sparks, NV | 217 | $114K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 197 | $145K |
| Warsaw, IN | 145 | $82K |
Metros with the highest Manufacturing Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
Related H-1B Data
Find Manufacturing Engineers H-1B Jobs
Browse active openings from verified H-1B sponsors hiring in this occupation.
Browse JobsH1B Visa Jobs Research Team
Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2112.03 — Manufacturing 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.