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Civil Engineer I: H-1B salaries
119 labor condition applications used the job title Civil Engineer I. Median offered base salary $76,960; middle half $71,387–$85,150.
Applications (LCAs)119
Median offered salary$76,960
Middle half of salaries$71,387–$85,150
10th–90th percentile$65,853–$95,638
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $75,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | $87,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | $101,379 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 22 | $71,524 |
| FY2024 | 24 | $77,210 |
| FY2025 | 40 | $76,205 |
| FY2026 | 30 | $84,686 |
Cities
- Chicago, IL14
- Hillsborough, NJ5
- Austin, TX5
- Peoria, IL4
- Tempe, AZ3
- Safford, AZ3
- Indianapolis, IN3
- Jacksonville, FL3
- Brooklyn, NY3
- Virginia Beach, VA3
- Philadelphia, PA3
- Katy, TX2
- Dover, DE2
- Raleigh, NC2
- Penfield, NY2
- Columbus, OH2
- Ontario, CA2
- Fort Lauderdale, FL2
- Lancaster, PA2
- Tucson, AZ2
- Morenci, AZ2
- Dallas, TX2
- Seattle, WA2
- Harriman, NY2
- Closter, NJ2
- Phoenix, AZ2
- Charleston, WV1
- Minneapolis, MN1
- Schaumburg, IL1
- Orlando, FL1
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).