HOUSTONLCA DATA
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in Houston 2026
Based on 612 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in Houston (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $107K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
$107K
Median Wage
$89K
25th Pctile
$130K
75th Pctile
612
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Houston
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 169 | 30.2% | ~8% |
| Level II | 173 | 30.9% | ~22% |
| Level III | 106 | 18.9% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 112 | 20.0% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in Houston
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bechtel Energy Inc. | 21 | $147K |
| HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. | 19 | $120K |
| Baker Hughes Company | 13 | $121K |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 11 | $105K |
| Enerflex Energy Systems Inc. | 11 | $107K |
| Technip Energies USA, Inc. | 10 | $144K |
| Cameron International Corporation | 9 | $103K |
| QUEST GLOBAL SERVICES- N.A., INC. | 9 | $77K |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 8 | $97K |
| SIEMENS ENERGY, INC. | 8 | $120K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Houston
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $69K |
| FY2022 | 210 | $111K |
| FY2023 | 199 | $113K |
| FY2024 | 202 | $117K |
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Wage data aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M in Houston. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.