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Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 17-3027. 115 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $65,522, middle half $60,000–$80,890.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 19 | $50,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 41 | $63,710 |
| Level III (experienced) | 18 | $72,878 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 17 | $90,646 |
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
Job titles
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist11
- Process Engineering Technician4
- Senior Associate JC60 - Automotive Engineering Technicians4
- Mechanical Engineering Technologist and Technician4
- Mechanical Designer3
- Mechanical Engineer in Training3
- Manufacturing Engineering Technologist3
- Mechanical Engineering Technician3
- Systems Validation Engineer3
- Mechanical Engineer2
- Research Associate2
- Field Service Engineering Manager2
- Manufacturing Technician2
- Field Application Engineer (Mechanical)2
- Mechanical Engineering Technical Analyst2
- Mechannical Engineer2
- Sr. Technical Program Manager2
- Mechanical Technician2
- Mechanical Test Engineer2
- Building Commissioning Specialist2
- Helicopter Engineer2
- Assistant Engineer, Equipment2
- Mechanical Engineering Technologies Technician2
- Project Manager2
- Specialist2
- Lab Manager2
- Autonomous Vehicle Test Specialist2
- Postdoctoral Researcher1
- Failure Analysis Engineer1
- CFD Research Scientist1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 12 | $63,550 |
| FY2024 | 21 | $64,220 |
| FY2025 | 56 | $65,520 |
| FY2026 | 26 | $67,000 |
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).