Water/Wastewater Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Water/Wastewater Engineers is $88K/year, across 558 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 Water/Wastewater 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) | 212 | 39.4% | $76K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 175 | 32.5% | $92K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 87 | 16.2% | $112K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 64 | 11.9% | $123K | 4× |
Across 538 certified Water/Wastewater 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 Water/Wastewater Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| HDR Engineering, Inc. | 50 | $90K |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 42 | $90K |
| WSP USA Inc. | 41 | $84K |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | 31 | $100K |
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 23 | $93K |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 19 | $88K |
| CDM Smith Inc. | 11 | $97K |
| Gannett Fleming, Inc. | 10 | $106K |
Ranked by certified Water/Wastewater Engineers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Water/Wastewater Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 97 | $91K |
| California | 81 | $104K |
| Virginia | 34 | $98K |
| North Carolina | 27 | $85K |
| Florida | 26 | $82K |
| Washington | 26 | $96K |
| Illinois | 21 | $81K |
| New York | 21 | $95K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2051.02, Water/Wastewater 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.