BOSTONLCA DATA
Data Engineer H-1B Salary in Boston 2026
Based on 459 certified LCA filings for Data Engineer roles in Boston (DOL FY2022β2026). Median wage: $133K. See national Data Engineer data β
$133K
Median Wage
$110K
25th Pctile
$155K
75th Pctile
459
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown, Boston
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 56 | 12.8% | ~8% |
| Level II | 192 | 43.7% | ~22% |
| Level III | 106 | 24.1% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 85 | 19.4% | ~67% |
Top Data Engineer H-1B Employers in Boston
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| McKinsey & Company, Inc. United States | 26 | $151K |
| Wayfair LLC | 23 | $172K |
| Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company | 21 | $136K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 21 | $148K |
| Chewy, Inc. | 20 | $162K |
| DK Crown Holdings Inc. | 16 | $133K |
| Cervello, Inc. | 10 | $131K |
| Homesite Group Incorporated | 9 | $122K |
| Liberty Mutual Technology Group Inc. | 9 | $170K |
| John Hancock Life Insurance Company (USA) | 8 | $150K |
Data Engineer H-1B Filings Trend, Boston
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 4 | $99K |
| FY2022 | 122 | $130K |
| FY2023 | 87 | $128K |
| FY2024 | 124 | $143K |
| FY2025 | 104 | $141K |
| FY2026 | 18 | $133K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022β2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Boston. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.