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Mechanical Drafters: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 17-3013. 59 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $66,725, middle half $62,100–$76,835.
Applications (LCAs)59
Median offered salary$66,725
Middle half of salaries$62,100–$76,835
10th–90th percentile$60,000–$86,400
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 12 | $60,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 21 | $66,725 |
| Level III (experienced) | 15 | $75,005 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 6 | $86,400 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 14 | $66,164 |
| HCL America Inc | 6 | $62,100 |
| Geometric Americas, Inc. | 4 | $80,584 |
| East Coast Metal Structures Corp | 4 | $65,000 |
| Emco Elevator, LLC | 3 | $74,880 |
| Palni Inc | 3 | $90,000 |
| New Providence, Inc | 3 | $54,080 |
| Longhorn Locker Company L.L.C. | 2 | $40,600 |
| Wailea Systems LLC | 2 | $60,000 |
| New York Technology Partners, Inc. | 2 | $70,000 |
| Geomentric America | 2 | $80,298 |
| Gaumer Company Inc. | 2 | $76,045 |
| Magnatine LLC | 2 | $86,400 |
| Staples, Inc. | 1 | $70,000 |
| Williams Plumbing & Heating | 1 | $58,000 |
| HCL America Solutions Inc | 1 | $60,000 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 1 | $75,005 |
| Blum Consulting Engineers, Inc. | 1 | $60,000 |
| Ultimate-A Tech, Inc. | 1 | $192,793 |
| Novo Precision LLC | 1 | — |
| Great Western Manufacturing Company, Inc | 1 | $72,573 |
| Ferguson Mechanical Co., Inc. | 1 | $60,258 |
| 55 Oriskany Boulevard Inc. | 1 | $48,880 |
Job titles
- Mechanical Modeler11
- Mechanical Drafter11
- Mechanical Drafters II6
- Structural steel detailer4
- Electromechanical Modeler3
- Mechanical Drafters I3
- Engineer - Mechanical Drafter2
- Designer/ Design Engineer2
- CAD/CAM Engineer2
- Mechanical Engineer2
- Mechanical Drafter - III2
- Drafting Projects Manager2
- Mechanical Engineer II1
- BIM Engineer1
- Senior CAD/CAM Engineer1
- Drafter III1
- Project Designer1
- Project Engineer1
- Senior Digital Modeler1
- Mechanical Designer II1
- CAD Designer1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 21 | $62,436 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $69,600 |
| FY2025 | 11 | $65,000 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $74,880 |
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).