Transportation Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Transportation Engineers is $89K/year, across 1,189 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Transportation Engineers petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 377 | 40.1% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 302 | 32.1% | $87K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 157 | 16.7% | $106K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 105 | 11.2% | $131K | 4× |
Across 941 certified Transportation Engineers filings with a reported DOL wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Transportation Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California Department of Transportation | 207 | $93K |
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | 76 | $85K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 73 | $92K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 66 | $91K |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 38 | $86K |
| HNTB Corporation | 37 | $100K |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | 36 | $87K |
| CDM Smith Inc. | 26 | $95K |
Ranked by certified Transportation Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Transportation Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 281 | $95K |
| Texas | 196 | $88K |
| Florida | 121 | $88K |
| Virginia | 64 | $88K |
| New York | 46 | $93K |
| Georgia | 46 | $90K |
| Washington | 42 | $105K |
| Illinois | 37 | $82K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2051.01, Transportation Engineers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.