SAN FRANCISCOLCA DATA
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in San Francisco 2026
Based on 172 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in San Francisco (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $137K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
$137K
Median Wage
$115K
25th Pctile
$161K
75th Pctile
172
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — San Francisco
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 25 | 15.2% | ~8% |
| Level II | 61 | 37.0% | ~22% |
| Level III | 40 | 24.2% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 39 | 23.6% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in San Francisco
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise LLC | 17 | $177K |
| Zipline International, Inc. | 8 | $183K |
| Verne Inc. | 6 | $123K |
| Zipline International Inc. | 6 | $171K |
| PA Consulting Group, Inc. | 5 | $131K |
| Ample, Inc. | 5 | $135K |
| Affiliated Engineers W, Inc. | 4 | $80K |
| Fisker Group Inc. | 4 | $148K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 4 | $114K |
| Meyers Plus Engineers | 3 | $91K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — San Francisco
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2022 | 60 | $140K |
| FY2023 | 52 | $135K |
| FY2024 | 60 | $146K |
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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 San Francisco. City matching uses partial name lookup on worksite city. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.