OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Manufacturing Design Engineer
Reported H-1B wages for this job title. Explore roles, wages, and case statuses using public Department of Labor records.
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THE BIG PICTURE
Official U.S. DOL recordsManufacturing Design Engineer insights
Total filings204All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$140,862188 eligible salary records
Employer names27Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$125,000–$160,932Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*20 filings$145,205 median · n=19
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 188 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Manufacturing Design Engineer169
$140,000 median · n=154 eligible
Manufacturing Design Engineer Manager12
$189,000 median · n=12 eligible
Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager11
$190,314 median · n=11 eligible
Manufacturing Design Engineer Ii2
$115,887 median · n=2 eligible
Senior Manufacturing Design Engineer2
$145,000 median · n=2 eligible
Camera Manufacturing Design Engineer1
$200,000 median · n=1 eligible
Director, Manufacturing Design Engineering1
$339,362 median · n=1 eligible
Electrical Manufacturing Design Engineer1
$114,323 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Cupertino, CA100
$150,000 median · n=98 eligible
Milpitas, CA44
$131,609 median · n=40 eligible
Sunnyvale, CA15
$148,200 median · n=15 eligible
Seguin, TX7
$75,400 median · n=1 eligible
Hayward, CA5
$142,855 median · n=4 eligible
Aberdeen, SD4
$77,138 median · n=4 eligible
Wichita Falls, TX4
$79,618 median · n=4 eligible
Melrose Park, ILLINOIS3
$64,000 median · n=3 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
95.1%Certified LCAs
Certified194 95.1%
Certified - Withdrawn8 3.9%
Withdrawn2 1.0%
Denominator: all 204 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Apple Inc.117
$150,000 median · n=114 eligible
Kla Corporation35
$135,535 median · n=35 eligible
Kla-Tencor Corporation9
$102,000 median · n=5 eligible
Rave Gear LLC5
$75,400 median · n=1 eligible
Skydio, Inc.5
$142,855 median · n=4 eligible
United Electric Co. L.P.5
$80,000 median · n=5 eligible
Alin Machining Company, Inc.4
$62,576 median · n=4 eligible
Meta Platforms, Inc.4
$182,000 median · n=4 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$140,862Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$86,857
25th percentile$125,000
Median (50th)$140,862
75th percentile$160,932
90th percentile$187,460
n=188 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology
Salary filing history
204 matching H-1B filings
Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown below each amount · select a salary for case details
| Employer | Job title | Base salary | Location | Submit date | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricoh Printing Systems America, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer Ii | $95,492.8I-200-26160-997877 Reported wage: $95,492.8 / year Annualized: $95,493 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-16 Employment end: 2029-07-02 Worker positions: 1 | Simi Valley, CA | 06/09/2026 | 07/03/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $166,040I-200-26126-874701 Reported wage: $166,040 / year Annualized: $166,040 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-13 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 05/06/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Jw Bell LLC | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $76,960I-200-26112-823078 Reported wage: $76,960–$87,000 / year Annualized: $76,960 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-29 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cedar Rapids, IA | 04/22/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $150,000I-200-26110-810169 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-27 Employment end: 2029-05-03 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 04/20/2026 | 05/04/2026 |
| Skydio, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $140,254I-200-26103-787153 Reported wage: $140,254 / year Annualized: $140,254 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-20 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hayward, CA | 04/13/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| River City Machine | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $78,000I-200-26100-780290 Reported wage: $78,000 / year Annualized: $78,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-17 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | East Peoria, IL | 04/10/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Skydio, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $117,458I-200-26099-774633 Reported wage: $117,458 / year Annualized: $117,458 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-16 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Hayward, CA | 04/09/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer Manager | $189,000I-200-26086-734205 Reported wage: $189,000 / year Annualized: $189,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-03 Employment end: 2029-09-25 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 03/27/2026 | 09/26/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $158,984I-200-26083-724428 Reported wage: $158,984 / year Annualized: $158,984 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-31 Employment end: 2029-09-22 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 03/24/2026 | 09/23/2026 |
| Samsara Inc. | Sr. Manufacturing Design Engineer I | $145,205I-200-26066-687143 Reported wage: $145,205 / year Annualized: $145,205 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-13 Employment end: 2029-03-15 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 03/06/2026 | 03/16/2026 |
| Matic Robots, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $135,000I-200-26054-658706 Reported wage: $135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-02 Employment end: 2029-03-08 Worker positions: 1 | Mountain View, CA | 02/23/2026 | 03/09/2026 |
| Jpw Industries, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $95,000I-200-26050-650881 Reported wage: $95,000 / year Annualized: $95,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-26 Employment end: 2029-03-02 Worker positions: 1 | Two Rivers, WI | 02/19/2026 | 03/03/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $157,200I-200-26049-647480 Reported wage: $157,200–$236,700 / year Annualized: $157,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-25 Employment end: 2029-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 02/18/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $115,438I-200-26049-647484 Reported wage: $115,438 / year Annualized: $115,438 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-25 Employment end: 2029-08-19 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 02/18/2026 | 08/20/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $185,869I-200-26034-615527 Reported wage: $185,869–$236,700 / year Annualized: $185,869 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-10 Employment end: 2029-02-15 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 02/03/2026 | 02/16/2026 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $157,200I-200-25360-510985 Reported wage: $157,200–$236,700 / year Annualized: $157,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-02 Employment end: 2028-12-28 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 12/25/2025 | 12/29/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $170,618I-200-25350-485364 Reported wage: $170,618–$236,700 / year Annualized: $170,618 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-23 Employment end: 2028-12-28 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 12/16/2025 | 12/29/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineering Manager | $196,200I-200-25330-439125 Reported wage: $196,200–$295,000 / year Annualized: $196,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-12-04 Employment end: 2028-11-30 Worker positions: 1 | Cupertino, CA | 11/26/2025 | 12/01/2025 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $115,000I-200-25324-423654 Reported wage: $115,000 / year Annualized: $115,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-26 Employment end: 2028-12-21 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 11/19/2025 | 12/22/2025 |
| Skydio, Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $175,000I-200-24269-363447 Reported wage: $175,000 / year Annualized: $175,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-04 Employment end: 2027-10-18 Worker positions: 1 | Hayward, CA | 09/25/2024 | 10/19/2024 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer Manager | $189,000I-200-25245-280789 Reported wage: $189,000 / year Annualized: $189,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-09 Employment end: 2028-09-04 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 09/02/2025 | 09/05/2025 |
| Kla Corporation | Manufacturing Design Engineer Manager | $189,950I-200-25227-245494 Reported wage: $189,950 / year Annualized: $189,950 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-22 Employment end: 2028-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 08/15/2025 | 09/01/2025 |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | Optical, Manufacturing Design Engineer | $162,969.65I-200-25174-119168 Reported wage: $162,969.65 / year Annualized: $162,970 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-30 Employment end: 2028-06-23 Worker positions: 1 | Redmond, WA | 06/23/2025 | 06/24/2025 |
| Apple Inc. | Manufacturing Design Engineer | $142,293I-200-25157-061090 Reported wage: $142,293–$184,600 / year Annualized: $142,293 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-13 Employment end: 2028-06-15 Worker positions: 1 | Sunnyvale, CA | 06/06/2025 | 06/16/2025 |
| Kla Corporation | Electrical Manufacturing Design Engineer | $114,323I-200-25156-056847 Reported wage: $114,323 / year Annualized: $114,323 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-12 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Milpitas, CA | 06/05/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
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