What Mechanical 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 $65,731.
Level I (Entry)
$82,849
388 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$100,000
1,027 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$125,000
727 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$148,580
675 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for mechanical engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| OpenAI | $399,000 |
| Joby Aero | $207,300 |
| Meta | $196,949 |
| Nuro | $192,500 |
| Archer Aviation | $189,000 |
| Zoox | $180,500 |
| Nvidia | $172,432 |
| $166,500 | |
| Gulfstream Aerospace | $162,400 |
| Apple | $158,995 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Mechanical 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.