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Prevailing wages, top employers, and state-by-state breakdown from DOL certified petitions
H-1B Workers
47
25th Percentile
$63,000
Median Wage
$78,707
75th Percentile
$110,400
H-1B Prevailing Wage Range (P25 – P75)
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The H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers, R&D (SOC 17-2144.00) is $78,707 median, ranging from $63,000 to $110,400. A total of 47 petitions have been certified by the DOL. The largest sponsor is UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) with 11 certified workers. The highest concentration is in Tennessee ($112,800 median).
Source: DOL OFLC · LCA Certified Petitions · 2024 data
| Rank | Employer | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) | 11 | $112,800 |
| #2 | WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY | 3 | $72,000 |
| #3 | Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 3 | $110,876 |
| #4 | University of Connecticut | 3 | $60,000 |
| #5 | Auburn University | 2 | $70,000 |
| #6 | Fermi Research Alliance, LLC | 2 | $106,498 |
| #7 | Georgia Institute of Technology | 2 | $83,876 |
| #8 | The Trustees of Princeton University | 1 | $65,000 |
| #9 | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | 1 | $55,632 |
| #10 | General Hospital Corporation | 1 | $55,167 |
| State | Workers | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| TennesseeTN | 11 | $112,800 |
| TexasTX | 6 | $69,362 |
| KansasKS | 3 | $72,000 |
| IllinoisIL | 3 | $106,500 |
| CaliforniaCA | 3 | $69,385 |
| ConnecticutCT | 3 | $60,000 |
| AlabamaAL | 2 | $70,000 |
| ColoradoCO | 2 | $107,059 |
| GeorgiaGA | 2 | $83,876 |
| New JerseyNJ | 1 | $65,000 |
The H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers, R&D (SOC 17-2144.00) is $78,707 median, with a range of $63,000 (P25) to $110,400 (P75), based on DOL LCA certified petitions.
47 H-1B petitions have been certified for Mechanical Engineers, R&D roles according to DOL LCA data.
Top H-1B sponsors for Mechanical Engineers, R&D: UT-BATTELLE, LLC (OAK RIDGE NATIONAL LABORATORY) (11 workers), WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY (3 workers), Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (3 workers).
Top states for Mechanical Engineers, R&D H-1B workers: Tennessee (11 workers, $112,800); Texas (6 workers, $69,362); Kansas (3 workers, $72,000).
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Source: US Department of Labor — Office of Foreign Labor Certification. LCA = Labor Condition Application certified petitions. SOC 17-2144.00. Data does not constitute legal immigration advice.