Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in Mississippi 2026
Based on 63 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in Mississippi (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $81K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
Wage Level Breakdown, Mississippi
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 11 | 17.5% | ~8% |
| Level II | 30 | 47.6% | ~22% |
| Level III | 12 | 19.0% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 10 | 15.9% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Cities in Mississippi
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood | 12 | $93K |
| Columbus | 7 | $83K |
| Bay St. Louis | 6 | $78K |
| Crystal Springs | 5 | $99K |
| Olive Branch | 4 | $87K |
| Louisville | 3 | $70K |
| Starkville | 3 | $98K |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in Mississippi
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| PACCAR Engine Company | 5 | $72K |
| The Middleby Corporation | 5 | $112K |
| HITACHI ENERGY USA INC. | 4 | $99K |
| Jindal Tubular USA LLC | 4 | $83K |
| Jindal Tubular USA LLC. | 4 | $82K |
| Mississippi State University | 3 | $98K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend, Mississippi
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $96K |
| FY2022 | 15 | $72K |
| FY2023 | 10 | $84K |
| FY2024 | 21 | $92K |
| FY2025 | 15 | $97K |
| FY2026 | 1 | $70K |
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Mississippi
Beyond H-1B, employers across all roles in Mississippi filed 3,028 PERM green-card petitions (2,299 certified) in DOL disclosure data 2007–2026, with a median offered wage of $52K. PERM (ETA-9089) is a separate DOL process from the H-1B LCA data above and isn't broken out by role in DOL's disclosure files. See full Mississippi state data →
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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 Mississippi. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.