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The median H1B Mechanical Engineer salary is $99,289/year based on 39,154 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor. Typical salaries range from $83,967 (25th percentile) to $123,190 (75th percentile).
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Salary | $99,289/yr |
| Average Salary | $106,755/yr |
| 25th–75th Percentile | $83,967 – $123,190 |
| Full Range | $31,200 – $1,000,000 |
| Total DOL LCA Filings | 39,154 |
| Typical Wage Level | Level II |
| H1B Lottery Odds (at median) | 28% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor H-1B LCA Disclosure Data, 2026. Lottery odds per USCIS wage-weighted lottery data.
DOL Wage Level IV roles (top 25th percentile) carry a 61% H1B lottery selection rate. Filing at the highest applicable wage level dramatically improves your odds.
| Employer | LCA Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | 1,240 | $92,478 |
| Apple Inc. | 874 | $159,430 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 722 | $147,073 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | 538 | $96,034 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 393 | $148,215 |
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 352 | $147,669 |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | 341 | $142,977 |
| INTELLECTT, INC. | 330 | $99,314 |
| General Motors Company | 327 | $114,069 |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 326 | $91,660 |
| TESLA, INC. | 286 | $131,559 |
| TECH MAHINDRA (AMERICAS), INC | 281 | $84,383 |
| State | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 8,624 | $137,207 |
| AK | 14 | $136,230 |
| WA | 651 | $122,370 |
| ID | 130 | $115,107 |
| NM | 49 | $112,848 |
| NV | 225 | $108,012 |
| TX | 3,295 | $107,378 |
| VA | 361 | $104,238 |
| DE | 48 | $104,071 |
| MA | 1,176 | $103,063 |
The median H1B Mechanical Engineer salary is $99,289/year based on 39,154 DOL-certified LCA filings. 25% of roles pay above $123,190, while 25% pay below $83,967.
Most H1B Mechanical Engineer positions are filed at Wage Level II. In the wage-weighted H1B lottery, this level carries approximately 28% selection odds. Filing at Level IV ($150K+) gives you the best odds at 61%.
Cummins Inc., Apple Inc., Tesla, Inc. are among the highest payers for H1B Mechanical Engineer roles, typically filing at Level III–IV prevailing wages.
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