What Water/Wastewater 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 $46,384.
Level I (Entry)
$78,000
23 filed
Level II (Qualified)
$97,219
16 filed
Level III (Experienced)
$128,565
15 filed
Level IV (Senior)
$124,384
11 filed
Highest-paying sponsors for water/wastewater engineers
| Company | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Michael Baker | $92,000 |
| Wsp | $91,811 |
| Gft Infrastructure | $69,555 |
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Methodology
Medians of certified H1B Labor Condition Applications for the Water/Wastewater 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.