Mechanical Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Mechanical Engineers is $100K/year, across 37,502 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 Mechanical 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) | 7,132 | 19.8% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 14,623 | 40.6% | $93K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 8,040 | 22.3% | $117K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 6,220 | 17.3% | $135K | 4× |
Across 36,015 certified Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | 1,240 | $92K |
| Tesla, Inc. | 1,005 | $140K |
| Apple Inc. | 871 | $159K |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 745 | $145K |
| Hcl America Inc | 675 | $92K |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 517 | $89K |
| Intellectt, Inc. | 503 | $96K |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | 337 | $143K |
Ranked by certified Mechanical Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Mechanical Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8,438 | $135K |
| Michigan | 6,332 | $99K |
| Texas | 3,162 | $102K |
| Illinois | 1,976 | $93K |
| Indiana | 1,719 | $90K |
| Ohio | 1,705 | $87K |
| New York | 1,073 | $94K |
| Massachusetts | 1,053 | $100K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Mechanical Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Auburn Hills, MI | 1,046 | $100K |
| Columbus, IN | 988 | $92K |
| Houston, TX | 865 | $108K |
| Troy, MI | 816 | $95K |
| Fremont, CA | 725 | $137K |
| Irvine, CA | 718 | $129K |
Metros with the highest Mechanical 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 17-2141.00 — Mechanical 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.