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Mechanical Engineers in Austin, TX: H-1B salaries
536 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Austin, TX. Median offered base salary $120,000; middle half $95,680–$142,870.
Applications (LCAs)536
Median offered salary$120,000
Middle half of salaries$95,680–$142,870
10th–90th percentile$86,445–$164,721
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $76,150 |
| Level II (qualified) | $96,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $124,236 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $150,820 |
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 Engineer44
- Engineer II32
- Mechanical Design Engineer31
- System Product Design Engineer18
- Senior Engineer16
- Engineer I16
- Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer10
- Mechanical Engineers8
- Senior Mechanical Engineer7
- Reliability Engineering7
- Staff Mechanical Design Engineer5
- Senior Mechanical Design Engineer5
- Manufacturing Engineer5
- Reliability Engineer5
- MTS Systems Design Eng.5
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).