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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 11 | $150,000 | $138,000 - $168,570 | 90.9% |
| AURIS HEALTH, INC. | 1 | $156,500 | $156,500 - $156,500 | 100.0% |
| BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 1 | $81,890 | $81,890 - $81,890 | 100.0% |
| CEPHEID | 1 | $175,559 | $175,559 - $175,559 | 0.0% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 1 | $148,045 | $148,045 - $148,045 | 100.0% |
| Eugenus | 1 | $161,886 | $161,886 - $161,886 | 100.0% |
| Joby Aero, Inc. | 1 | $215,000 | $215,000 - $215,000 | 100.0% |
| Lam Research Corporation | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 100.0% |
| MAINSPRING ENERGY, INC | 1 | $160,077 | $160,077 - $160,077 | 100.0% |
| MARATHON REFINING LOGISTICS SERVICES LLC | 1 | $164,800 | $164,800 - $164,800 | 100.0% |
| St. Jude Medical Cardiology Division | 1 | $130,000 | $130,000 - $130,000 | 0.0% |
| Vicarious Surgical US Inc. | 1 | $125,000 | $125,000 - $125,000 | 100.0% |
| VITESCO TECHNOLOGIES USA, LLC | 1 | $112,507 | $112,507 - $112,507 | 100.0% |
| AMPRIUS, INC. | 1 | $142,854 | $142,854 - $142,854 | 100.0% |
| Zimeno Inc. | 1 | $91,770 | $91,770 - $91,770 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff | 25 | $148,045 | $81,890 - $215,000 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irvine | CA | 5 | $150,000 |
| Austin | TX | 1 | $148,045 |
| Carson | CA | 1 | $168,570 |
| Redwood City | CA | 1 | $156,500 |
| San Antonio | TX | 1 | $164,800 |
| San Jose | CA | 1 | $161,886 |
| Santa Cruz | CA | 1 | $215,000 |
| Auburn Hills | MI | 1 | $112,507 |
| Tualatin | OR | 1 | $130,000 |
These roles are variations of Staff Mechanical Engineer with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Mechanical Engineer | 44 | $134,037 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | $143,250 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | $164,800 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 4 | $149,173 | 100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | $150,000 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 9 | $150,000 | 66.7% |
| 2026 | 4 | $138,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIVIAN AUTOMOTIVE, LLC | 11 | $150,000 | 90.9% |
| AURIS HEALTH, INC. | 1 | $156,500 | 100.0% |
| BURNS & MCDONNELL ENGINEERING COMPANY, INC. | 1 | $81,890 | 100.0% |
| CEPHEID | 1 | $175,559 | 0.0% |
| ENPHASE ENERGY | 1 | $148,045 | 100.0% |