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Mechanical Engineers, R&D in Golden, CO: H-1B salaries
24 labor condition applications for this occupation with a work site in Golden, CO. Median offered base salary $94,224; middle half $88,797–$102,548.
Applications (LCAs)24
Median offered salary$94,224
Middle half of salaries$88,797–$102,548
10th–90th percentile$67,457–$104,660
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level II (qualified) | $73,054 |
| Level III (experienced) | $92,000 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $104,566 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC | 15 | $95,196 |
| Alliance for Energy Innovation, LLC | 6 | $101,780 |
| Colorado School of Mines | 3 | $47,154 |
Job titles
- Researcher III - Mechanical Engineering8
- Researcher IV - Mechanical Engineering3
- Researcher III - Chemistry2
- Postdoctoral Researcher - Mechanical Engineering2
- Post-Doctoral Fellow (Petruska Laboratory)1
- Research Assistant Professor1
- Researcher IV - Systems Engineering1
- Researcher V - Mechanical Engineering1
- Researcher III - Electrical Engineering1
- Researcher II - Mechanical Engineering1
- Researcher III - Computational Science1
- Research Assistant Professor - Mechanical Engineering1
- Researcher III - Model Engineering1
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).