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Mechanical Engineers in Durham, NC: H-1B salaries
43 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Durham, NC. Median offered base salary $93,600; middle half $85,128–$118,934.
Applications (LCAs)43
Median offered salary$93,600
Middle half of salaries$85,128–$118,934
10th–90th percentile$82,576–$124,839
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $82,335 |
| Level II (qualified) | $88,566 |
| Level III (experienced) | $120,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $120,000 |
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
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 8 | $82,576 |
| Wolfspeed, Inc. | 6 | $94,000 |
| HCL America Inc | 5 | $95,971 |
| Intellectt, Inc. | 3 | $93,600 |
| Asensus Surgical US, Inc. | 3 | $120,000 |
| Zoetis, Inc. | 3 | $109,242 |
| Alcon Research, LLC | 2 | $84,406 |
| Becton, Dickinson and Company | 2 | $111,772 |
| Smart Wires Inc | 2 | $122,500 |
| Implify Inc | 1 | $90,000 |
| Dassault Systemes Americas Corp | 1 | $155,651 |
| Sam Analytic Solutions LLC | 1 | $120,000 |
| Duke University | 1 | — |
| Strata Solar, LLC | 1 | $83,470 |
| United Pharma Technologies, Inc. | 1 | $91,520 |
| Fortrea Inc. | 1 | $128,544 |
| DPR Construction, A General Partnership | 1 | $93,413 |
| restor3d, inc. | 1 | $78,250 |
Job titles
- Associate II JC65 - Automotive Engineers4
- Senior Mechanical Engineer4
- Senior Product Development Engineer2
- Mechanical Engineers - III2
- Associate II JC65 - Mechanical Engineers2
- Site Quality Specialist I2
- Senior Associate JC60 - Mechanical Engineers2
- CAD Engineer1
- QA Engineer1
- Mechanical Engineers - IV1
- Power R&D Process Engineer1
- Senior Reliability Engineer1
- Apps/Sys Engineering II - Pre&Post-Sales (Non- Sales Plan)1
- Process Engineer1
- Solution Architect1
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).