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Manufacturing Engineer I: H-1B salaries
48 labor condition applications used the job title Manufacturing Engineer I. Median offered base salary $77,416; middle half $70,750–$80,347.
Applications (LCAs)48
Median offered salary$77,416
Middle half of salaries$70,750–$80,347
10th–90th percentile$67,355–$90,301
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $74,984 |
| Level II (qualified) | $81,318 |
| Level III (experienced) | $99,507 |
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 | 11 | $79,789 |
| FY2024 | 19 | $76,565 |
| FY2025 | 10 | $80,138 |
| FY2026 | 8 | $76,142 |
Cities
- Warsaw, IN6
- Alameda, CA4
- Melbourne, FL3
- Chelmsford, MA2
- Buffalo Grove, IL2
- Panama City, FL2
- Stone Mountain, GA2
- North Syracuse, NY2
- Shelbyville, TN1
- Newington, CT1
- Clearwater, FL1
- Griffin, GA1
- Ottumwa, IA1
- Grovetown, GA1
- Valley City, ND1
- Minneapolis, MN1
- Gwinner, ND1
- Fridley, MN1
- Spencer, IN1
- Gray Court, SC1
- Marshalltown, IA1
- Ankeny, IA1
- Sylmar, CA1
- Germantown, MD1
- Dallas, TX1
- Campbell, CA1
- Hayward, CA1
- Irvine, CA1
- Sartell, MN1
- Lafayette, IN1
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).