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Prevailing wages, top employers, and state-by-state breakdown from DOL certified petitions
H-1B Workers
2,469
25th Percentile
$88,192
Median Wage
$105,000
75th Percentile
$130,000
H-1B Prevailing Wage Range (P25 – P75)
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The H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers (SOC 17-2141.00) is $105,000 median, ranging from $88,192 to $130,000. A total of 2,469 petitions have been certified by the DOL. The largest sponsor is Western Digital Technologies, Inc. with 312 certified workers. The highest concentration is in California ($138,001 median).
Source: DOL OFLC · LCA Certified Petitions · 2024 data
| Rank | Employer | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | 312 | $140,525 |
| #2 | Applied Materials, Inc. | 232 | $140,000 |
| #3 | Apple Inc. | 190 | $148,800 |
| #4 | Tesla, Inc. | 72 | $150,000 |
| #5 | NVIDIA Corporation | 67 | $156,000 |
| #6 | RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 60 | $152,281 |
| #7 | Cummins Inc. | 56 | $95,500 |
| #8 | General Motors Company | 26 | $118,230 |
| #9 | HCL AMERICA INC | 25 | $97,000 |
| #10 | L&T Technology Services Limited | 24 | $92,249 |
The H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers (SOC 17-2141.00) is $105,000 median, with a range of $88,192 (P25) to $130,000 (P75), based on DOL LCA certified petitions.
2,469 H-1B petitions have been certified for Mechanical Engineers roles according to DOL LCA data.
Top H-1B sponsors for Mechanical Engineers: Western Digital Technologies, Inc. (312 workers), Applied Materials, Inc. (232 workers), Apple Inc. (190 workers).
Top states for Mechanical Engineers H-1B workers: California (1183 workers, $138,001); Michigan (327 workers, $99,840); Texas (134 workers, $104,500).
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Source: US Department of Labor — Office of Foreign Labor Certification. LCA = Labor Condition Application certified petitions. SOC 17-2141.00. Data does not constitute legal immigration advice.