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Mechanical Engineers in Boston, MA: H-1B salaries
78 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Boston, MA. Median offered base salary $105,000; middle half $88,575–$129,376.
Applications (LCAs)78
Median offered salary$105,000
Middle half of salaries$88,575–$129,376
10th–90th percentile$73,394–$145,989
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $80,425 |
| Level II (qualified) | $103,210 |
| Level III (experienced) | $130,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $155,816 |
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 Engineer11
- Senior Mechanical Engineer5
- Quality Assurance Engineer4
- Staff Mechanical Engineer3
- Research Engineer3
- Senior Software Engineer-CAD Geometry2
- AI Resident2
- Postdoctoral Research Associate2
- Mechanical II - Engineering (Path to Licensure)2
- Senior Engineer, Mechanical2
- Staff R&D Engineer2
- Mechanical Designer1
- Rail Vehicle Engineer1
- Senior Mechatronics Engineer1
- Project Engineer1
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).