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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 44 | $82,399 | $58,469 - $146,156 | 97.7% |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 3 | $115,000 | $100,000 - $115,000 | 100.0% |
| King County | 2 | $100,502 | $89,274 - $111,731 | 100.0% |
| Mixing Systems Inc. | 2 | $85,351 | $75,000 - $95,701 | 100.0% |
| KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS | 1 | $80,000 | $80,000 - $80,000 | 100.0% |
| Experience Level | Filings | Median Salary | Salary Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| II | 25 | $86,008 | $60,424 - $115,000 |
| I | 15 | $70,741 | $58,469 - $86,528 |
| Unspecified | 3 | $80,000 | $75,000 - $95,701 |
| Senior | 3 | $124,467 | $116,355 - $137,696 |
| Staff | 3 | $86,237 | $80,000 - $96,138 |
| Entry | 2 | $100,502 | $89,274 - $111,731 |
| Principal | 1 | $146,156 | $146,156 - $146,156 |
| City | State | Filings | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | OH | 4 | $79,508 |
| Houston | TX | 3 | $90,002 |
| Sacramento | CA | 3 | $115,000 |
| Virginia Beach | VA | 3 | $76,510 |
| Austin | TX | 3 | $70,013 |
| Phoenix | AZ | 3 | $124,467 |
| Richmond | VA | 2 | $88,069 |
| New York | NY | 2 | $111,852 |
| Novi | MI | 2 | $76,253 |
| Dublin | OH | 2 | $85,351 |
These roles are variations of WATER ENGINEER 3 with different seniority levels.
| Role | Experience Level | Filings | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Engineer 2 | 44 | $80,550 | |
| WATER ENGINEER 1 | 35 | $64,834 | |
| WATER ENGINEER 3 | 27 | $83,232 | |
| Waste Water Engineer | Unspecified | 10 | $69,697 |
| Senior Wastewater Engineer | 4 | $120,146 | |
| Staff Wastewater Engineer | 3 | $87,458 | |
| Junior Wastewater Engineer | 2 | $85,000 | |
| Wastewater Engineer 2 | 2 | $84,531 | |
| Wastewater Engineer-Entry | 2 | $100,502 | |
| Principal Wastewater Engineer | 1 | $146,156 | |
| Wastewater Engineer I | 1 | $77,459 | |
| Lead Wastewater Engineer | 1 | $99,184 | |
| Waste/Wastewater Engineer | Unspecified | 1 | $80,000 |
| Fiscal Year | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | $68,016 | 100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 | $78,255 | 100.0% |
| 2023 | 13 | $89,274 | 92.3% |
| 2024 | 6 | $81,224 | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 16 | $83,845 | 100.0% |
| 2026 | 6 | $102,000 | 100.0% |
Compare how top companies pay for this role.
| Company | Filings | Median Salary | Approval Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 44 | $82,399 | 97.7% |
| AECOM TECHNICAL SERVICES, INC. | 3 | $115,000 | 100.0% |
| King County | 2 | $100,502 | 100.0% |
| Mixing Systems Inc. | 2 | $85,351 | 100.0% |
| KENNEDY/JENKS CONSULTANTS | 1 | $80,000 | 100.0% |