What Manufacturing 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 $56,563.
Level I (Entry)
$85,037
80 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$106,080
281 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$135,415
232 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$141,600
169 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for manufacturing engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| $184,000 | |
| Intuitive Surgical Operations | $150,900 |
| Becton Dickinson And | $150,000 |
| Amazon | $147,900 |
| Apple | $147,400 |
| Western Digital | $145,205 |
| Rivian Automotive | $135,436 |
| Tesla | $133,689 |
| Eli Lilly And | $130,873 |
| General Motors | $126,191 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Manufacturing 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.