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Mechanical Engineers in Normal, IL: H-1B salaries
167 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Normal, IL. Median offered base salary $115,690; middle half $102,472–$134,000.
Applications (LCAs)167
Median offered salary$115,690
Middle half of salaries$102,472–$134,000
10th–90th percentile$88,141–$144,718
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $82,500 |
| Level II (qualified) | $100,098 |
| Level III (experienced) | $125,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $121,148 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 154 | $116,069 |
| HCL America Solutions Inc | 4 | $76,752 |
| Athena Tech, Inc. | 2 | $70,720 |
| Epitec, Inc. | 1 | $167,003 |
| HCL America Inc | 1 | $88,421 |
| Rockwell Automation, Inc. | 1 | $139,309 |
| Caresoft Global Technologies Inc | 1 | $87,000 |
| Satyam Venture Engineering Services Pvt. Ltd. | 1 | $68,000 |
| Pentangle Tech Services LLC | 1 | $1,140,000 |
| Rivian and VW Group Technology, LLC | 1 | $120,000 |
Job titles
- Sr. Process Engineer13
- Mechanical Engineers - II5
- Manager, Process Engineering5
- Sr. Automation Controls Engineer5
- Senior Process Engineer4
- Sr. Manufacturing Engineer4
- Process Engineer3
- Automation Controls Engineer3
- Sr. Resident Engineer3
- Senior Automation Controls Engineer3
- Staff Metrology Engineer3
- Senior Global Supply Manager, CapEx3
- Process Engineer - General Assembly2
- Sr. Process Engineer - Battery2
- Industrial Engineer2
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).