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R&D Engineer Iii

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R&D Engineer Iii insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings38All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$115,03535 eligible salary records
Employer names15Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$102,798–$130,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
036811FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 1 filings17FY 2018: 2 filings18FY 2019: 4 filings19FY 2020: 5 filings20FY 2021: 10 filings21FY 2022: 4 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2025: 5 filings25FY 2026: 3 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*3 filings$113,838 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 35 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
R&D Engineer Iii17
$107,000 median · n=15 eligible
Compressor Aerodynamics R&D Engineer Iii4
$101,343 median · n=4 eligible
R&D Engineer Iii, Mechanical Simulation4
$125,320 median · n=4 eligible
R&D Engineer Iii - Simulation3
$130,000 median · n=3 eligible
Autonomous Driving R&D Engineer Iii2
$97,157 median · n=1 eligible
R&D Engineer Iii - Emerging Technology2
$121,500 median · n=2 eligible
R&D Engineer Iii, Core Product2
$119,650 median · n=2 eligible
Electrical R&D Engineer Iii1
$113,838 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
San Jose, CA16
$130,000 median · n=16 eligible
Torrance, CA7
$103,767 median · n=6 eligible
Torrance, CALIFORNIA3
$100,000 median · n=3 eligible
Morrisville, NC2
$104,228 median · n=2 eligible
Pittsburgh, PA2
$97,157 median · n=1 eligible
Brighton, MICHIGAN1
$107,000 median · n=1 eligible
Maple Grove, MN1
$113,838 median · n=1 eligible
Pasadena, TX1
$95,500 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
92.1%Certified LCAs
Certified35 92.1%
Certified - Withdrawn2 5.3%
Denied1 2.6%

Denominator: all 38 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Align Technology, Inc.17
$130,000 median · n=17 eligible
Garrett Transportation I Inc.7
$102,685 median · n=7 eligible
Honeywell International Inc.3
$97,455 median · n=2 eligible
Motional Ad Inc.2
$97,157 median · n=1 eligible
Ampac Fine Chemicals LLC1
$105,955 median · n=1 eligible
Axbio, Inc.1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Boston Scientific Corporation1
$113,838 median · n=1 eligible
Denso International America, Inc1
$95,328 median · n=1 eligible

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$115,035Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$96,163
25th percentile$102,798
Median (50th)$115,035
75th percentile$130,000
90th percentile$132,631

n=35 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

38 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Boston Scientific CorporationElectrical R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$113,838 /yr

I-200-26161-999453
Reported wage: $113,838–$148,800 / year
Annualized: $113,838
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-17
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Maple Grove, MN06/10/202610/01/2026
Ampac Fine Chemicals LLCProcess R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$105,955 /yr

I-200-26136-919271
Reported wage: $105,955–$133,800 / year
Annualized: $105,955
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-22
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Rancho Cordova, CA05/15/202610/01/2026
Align Technology IncR&D Engineer Iii – Simulation & Modeling

Filing details

$128,750 /yr

I-200-26112-824344
Reported wage: $128,750 / year
Annualized: $128,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-29
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Morrisville, NC04/22/202610/01/2026
Monolith Resources LLCR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-24155-064583
Reported wage: $120,000–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-20
Employment end: 2027-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Carlos, CA06/03/202410/01/2024
Xylem Services USA LLCR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$115,034.5 /yr

I-200-25132-964397
Reported wage: $115,034.5 / year
Annualized: $115,035
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-19
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Tewksbury, MA05/12/202510/01/2025
Align Technology IncR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$139,650 /yr

I-200-25111-886014
Reported wage: $139,650 / year
Annualized: $139,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-28
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA04/21/202510/01/2025
Align Technology IncR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$132,078 /yr

I-200-25111-886066
Reported wage: $132,078 / year
Annualized: $132,078
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-28
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA04/21/202510/01/2025
Align Technology IncR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$139,050 /yr

I-200-25107-874584
Reported wage: $139,050 / year
Annualized: $139,050
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-24
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA04/17/202510/01/2025
Axbio, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$135,000 /yr

I-200-23129-003695
Reported wage: $135,000 / year
Annualized: $135,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-15
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Santa Clara, CA05/08/202310/01/2023
Garrett Transportation I Inc.Compressor Aerodynamics R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$113,472.86 /yr

I-200-22145-212362
Reported wage: $113,472.86 / year
Annualized: $113,473
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-02
Employment end: 2025-09-13
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Torrance, CA05/25/202209/14/2022
Keysight Technologies, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$79,706 /yr

I-200-22067-960263
Reported wage: $79,706–$103,000 / year
Annualized: $79,706
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-03-15
Employment end: 2025-08-26
Worker positions: 25

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Morrisville, NC03/08/202208/27/2022
Motional Ad Inc.Autonomous Driving R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$95,264 /yr

I-200-21064-122867
Reported wage: $95,264–$103,501.04 / year
Annualized: $95,264
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-22
Employment end: 2024-09-02
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pittsburgh, PA03/05/202109/03/2021
Lummus Technology, LLCR&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$95,500 /yr

I-200-21300-671892
Reported wage: $95,500–$125,500 / year
Annualized: $95,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2021-11-03
Employment end: 2024-10-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pasadena, TX10/27/202110/27/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii- Simulation

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21160-382933
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-06-16
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/09/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21154-367461
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-06-10
Employment end: 2024-06-20
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA06/03/202106/21/2021
Motional Ad Inc.Autonomous Driving R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$97,157 /yr

I-200-21070-138553
Reported wage: $97,157–$125,110 / year
Annualized: $97,157
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-18
Employment end: 2024-09-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Pittsburgh, PA03/11/202109/08/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii - Mechanical Simulation

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120814
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii - Simulation

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120837
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii, Core Product

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120862
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii, Emerging Technology

Filing details

$120,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120895
Reported wage: $120,000 / year
Annualized: $120,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii - Simulation

Filing details

$130,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120946
Reported wage: $130,000 / year
Annualized: $130,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii – Mechanical Simulation

Filing details

$133,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120972
Reported wage: $133,000 / year
Annualized: $133,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii - Emerging Technology

Filing details

$123,000 /yr

I-200-21063-120984
Reported wage: $123,000 / year
Annualized: $123,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-11
Employment end: 2024-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/04/202109/01/2021
Garrett Transportation I Inc.Compressor Aerodynamics R&D Engineer Iii

Filing details

$102,685 /yr

I-200-20115-517588
Reported wage: $102,685 / year
Annualized: $102,685
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-05-01
Employment end: 2023-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Torrance, CA04/24/202010/01/2020
Align Technology, Inc.R&D Engineer Iii, Mechanical Simulation

Filing details

$120,640 /yr

I-200-20087-441136
Reported wage: $120,640 / year
Annualized: $120,640
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-04-03
Employment end: 2023-08-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

San Jose, CA03/27/202009/01/2020

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.