H-1B Mechanical Engineer Salary in San Diego, CA
Based on 280 certified H-1B LCA filings · DOL data FY2022–2026
Across 280 certified Labor Condition Applications for Mechanical Engineer roles in San Diego, the average certified wage is $108,521, with most offers falling between $90K and $125K. Wages reflect employer-submitted figures on approved H-1B LCAs.
DOL Prevailing Wage Levels — San Diego, CA
| Wage Level | Description | Annual Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Entry-level, basic understanding of duties | $65,000 |
| Level II | Qualified, some supervision required | $84,000 |
| Level III ★ | Experienced, works independently (most common) | $105,000 |
| Level IV | Senior / Lead, sets direction for others | $126,000 |
Wage-level reference derived from the observed median for SOC 17-2141.00 (Mechanical Engineers) in the San Diego area. Under the wage-weighted H-1B selection framework, Level III/IV filings carry materially better odds than Level I/II.
Top H-1B Employers for Mechanical Engineers in San Diego
Ranked by certified Mechanical Engineer LCA volume in San Diego (FY2022–2026).
Take-Home Pay Note — California
California\'s progressive income tax tops out at 13.3%; San Diego has no additional city income tax.
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Salary figures aggregated directly from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Percentiles computed across 280 Mechanical Engineer filings in San Diego.