What Environmental Engineers earn on H1B by wage level
The DOL assigns each filing one of four wage levels by experience. The gap from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV) is $67,765.
Level I (Entry)
$79,083
48 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$108,105
42 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$123,052
28 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$146,848
13 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for environmental engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Battelle Memorial Institute | $123,655 |
| Ncs Engineers | $83,200 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Environmental Engineers (SOC) category, disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor (OFLC) for FY2026 (Oct 2025 - Mar 2026). Hourly wages annualized at 2,080 hours. LCA wages are the attested floor; total comp is often higher.