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Cost Estimators: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 13-1051. 2,913 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $90,251, middle half $73,000–$120,000.
Applications (LCAs)2,913
Median offered salary$90,251
Middle half of salaries$73,000–$120,000
10th–90th percentile$60,000–$147,150
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 545 | $60,798 |
| Level II (qualified) | 824 | $80,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 587 | $100,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 770 | $125,000 |
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.
Employers
Cities
- New York, NY$100,000
- Houston, TX$86,670
- San Francisco, CA$132,750
- Miami, FL$89,999
- Chicago, IL$98,755
- Los Angeles, CA$124,800
- Phoenix, AZ$84,469
- Brooklyn, NY$88,000
- Dallas, TX$91,798
- Atlanta, GA$83,000
- Austin, TX$106,371
- San Diego, CA$110,000
- Long Island City, NY$95,000
- Washington, DC$80,000
- Tempe, AZ$99,000
- Seattle, WA$118,560
- Scottsdale, AZ$107,500
- Boston, MA$102,038
- Tampa, FL$107,900
Job titles
- Cost Estimator468
- Estimator331
- Senior Cost Manager100
- Cost Manager83
- Construction Estimator68
- Construction Cost Estimator59
- Senior Estimator57
- Cost Engineer50
- Cost Analyst46
- Project Estimator46
- Project Manager45
- Project Engineer41
- Assistant Project Manager32
- Senior Cost Estimator23
- Associate Director22
- Lead Estimator21
- Estimator II21
- Cost Estimator II21
- Junior Estimator21
- Assistant Estimator19
- Sr. Estimator18
- Consultant, Cost Management17
- Senior Consultant, Cost Management17
- Estimator I16
- Cost Estimators16
- Senior Consultant15
- Senior Cost Consultant14
- Project Cost Estimator13
- Cost Consultant13
- Pricing Analyst13
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 623 | $85,000 |
| FY2024 | 625 | $92,750 |
| FY2025 | 788 | $90,000 |
| FY2026 | 877 | $95,000 |
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).