VIRGINIALCA DATA
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Salary in Virginia 2026
Based on 241 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineer roles in Virginia (DOL FY2022–2026). Median wage: $96K. See national Mechanical Engineer data →
$96K
Median Wage
$82K
25th Pctile
$112K
75th Pctile
241
Filings
Wage Level Breakdown — Virginia
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Est. Lottery Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | 59 | 26.3% | ~8% |
| Level II | 99 | 44.2% | ~22% |
| Level III | 49 | 21.9% | ~44% |
| Level IV | 17 | 7.6% | ~67% |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Cities in Virginia
| City | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Manassas | 29 | $98K |
| Herndon | 15 | $121K |
| Blacksburg | 13 | $84K |
| Arlington | 11 | $103K |
| Newport News | 11 | $99K |
| HERNDON | 10 | $134K |
| Charlottesville | 9 | $90K |
| Fairfax | 8 | $106K |
| Lynchburg | 7 | $90K |
| Roanoke | 7 | $80K |
Top Mechanical Engineer H-1B Employers in Virginia
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Micron Technology, Inc. | 23 | $98K |
| M.C. Dean, Inc. | 12 | $101K |
| AMAZON DATA SERVICES, INC. | 10 | $139K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | 9 | $76K |
| Liebherr-America, Inc. | 6 | $101K |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 6 | $116K |
| Fluence Energy, LLC | 5 | $114K |
| ZENITH QUEST CORPORATION | 4 | $76K |
| Above Green, LLC | 4 | $94K |
| Belvac Production Machinery, Inc. | 4 | $82K |
Mechanical Engineer H-1B Filings Trend — Virginia
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| FY2021 | 1 | $87K |
| FY2022 | 82 | $100K |
| FY2023 | 75 | $95K |
| FY2024 | 83 | $105K |
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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 Virginia. Lottery-odds estimates reflect the 2026 wage-weighted selection model and are illustrative.