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Mechanical Engineers in Santa Clara, CA: H-1B salaries
472 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Santa Clara, CA. Median offered base salary $148,154; middle half $124,900–$170,000.
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $102,168 |
| Level II (qualified) | $128,690 |
| Level III (experienced) | $157,622 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $183,093 |
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 Engineer119
- Senior Mechanical Engineer18
- Process Engineer16
- Product Design Engineer12
- Manufacturing Engineer12
- Engineer Senior Mechanical11
- Mechanical Design Engineer8
- Design Engineer8
- Design Lead7
- IC Packaging Engineering7
- Systems Engineer6
- Mechanical Engineers - II6
- Engineer, Mechanical5
- Senior Designer5
- Mechanical NPI Engineer4
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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).