H-1B & Green Card Salary Data and Market Analysis
Total Filings
All time (charts below use selected years)Median Salary
Across filings in selected periodTop Employers
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| Employer | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WORLEY GROUP, INC. | 8 | $165,946 | $125,320 - $206,898 | 100.0% |
| CB&I, LLC | 4 | $193,332 | $165,745 - $209,890 | 50.0% |
| Principle Power Inc | 2 | $106,538 | $102,814 - $110,261 | 100.0% |
| G.A.S. Global Services LLC | 1 | $121,000 | $121,000 - $121,000 | 100.0% |
| Wright Engineers | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principal | 16 | $165,618 | $102,814 - $209,890 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston | TX | 11 | $174,720 |
| Irving | TX | 1 | $130,000 |
| Katy | TX | 1 | $110,261 |
| Sugar Land | TX | 1 | $121,000 |
| Texas | TX | 1 | $165,491 |
These roles are variations of PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRINCIPAL STRUCTURAL ENGINEER | 36 | $137,938 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $152,823 | 75.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $178,726 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | $165,491 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 3 | $201,817 | 66.7% |
| 2025 | 2 | $158,579 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 3 | $150,446 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| WORLEY GROUP, INC. | 8 | $165,946 | 100.0% |
| CB&I, LLC | 4 | $193,332 | 50.0% |
| Principle Power Inc | 2 | $106,538 | 100.0% |
| G.A.S. Global Services LLC | 1 | $121,000 | 100.0% |
| Wright Engineers | 1 | $130,000 | 100.0% |