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Physical Design Engineer: H-1B salaries
520 labor condition applications used the job title Physical Design Engineer. Median offered base salary $156,853; middle half $132,100–$182,299.
Applications (LCAs)520
Median offered salary$156,853
Middle half of salaries$132,100–$182,299
10th–90th percentile$106,558–$208,368
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $127,234 |
| Level II (qualified) | $126,482 |
| Level III (experienced) | $135,907 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $187,000 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 107 | $161,700 |
| FY2024 | 111 | $153,200 |
| FY2025 | 147 | $157,800 |
| FY2026 | 151 | $160,553 |
Cities
- Sunnyvale, CA110
- Austin, TX97
- Santa Clara, CA76
- San Jose, CA31
- Beaverton, OR28
- Cupertino, CA26
- San Diego, CA20
- West Lake Hills, TX18
- Waltham, MA18
- Frisco, TX11
- Jackson, WY10
- Hillsboro, OR9
- Portland, OR9
- Mountain View, CA8
- Chandler, AZ7
- Irving, TX5
- Cambridge, MA4
- Westford, MA4
- Seattle, WA3
- Ann Arbor, MI3
- Milpitas, CA3
- Dallas, TX2
- Folsom, CA1
- Meridian, ID1
- Addison, TX1
- Tempe, AZ1
- Phoenix, AZ1
- West Lake Hills TX, TX1
- Gilbert, AZ1
- Plano, TX1
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).