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Sound Engineer

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Sound Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings39All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$126,73425 eligible salary records
Employer names20Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$79,498–$140,009Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
02468FY 2016: 3 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 5 filings18FY 2019: 1 filings19FY 2020: 3 filings20FY 2021: 2 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2023: 5 filings23FY 2024: 3 filings24FY 2025: 6 filings25FY 2026: 7 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*7 filings$140,000 median · n=5

*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
$125k–$150kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 25 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

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

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
92.3%Certified LCAs
Certified36 92.3%
Denied2 5.1%
Withdrawn1 2.6%

Denominator: all 39 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

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
$126,734Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$48,256
25th percentile$79,498
Median (50th)$126,734
75th percentile$140,009
90th percentile$168,927

n=25 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

39 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
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc.Senior Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$129,125.1 /yr

I-200-26127-879879
Reported wage: $129,125.1 / year
Annualized: $129,125
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-14
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bellevue, WA05/07/202610/01/2026
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc.Senior Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$126,734 /yr

I-200-26126-873908
Reported wage: $126,734 / year
Annualized: $126,734
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-13
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bellevue, WA05/06/202610/01/2026
Fye Music Entertainment LLCSound Engineering Technician

Filing details

$30.12 per hour

I-200-26075-705809
Reported wage: $30.12–$30.13 / hour
Annualized: $62,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-23
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA03/16/202603/21/2026
Hologic, Inc.Lead Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-26070-695728
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-18
Employment end: 2029-04-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Louisville, CO03/11/202604/27/2026
Forest Neurotech, LLCUltrasound Engineer

Filing details

$81.73 per hour

I-200-26048-645597
Reported wage: $81.73 / hour
Annualized: $169,998
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-24
Employment end: 2029-02-22
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA02/17/202602/23/2026
Labs For Humanity Inc.Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$203,750 /yr

I-200-25363-513760
Reported wage: $203,750 / year
Annualized: $203,750
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-06
Employment end: 2029-01-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Brisbane, CA12/29/202501/05/2026
Labs For Humanity Inc.Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$225,000 /yr

I-200-25338-458646
Reported wage: $225,000 / year
Annualized: $225,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2025-12-11
Employment end: 2028-12-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Brisbane, CA12/04/202512/15/2025
Clair Global CorporationTouring Live Sound Engineer/Technician

Filing details

$75,546 /yr

I-200-25183-147957
Reported wage: $75,546 / year
Annualized: $75,546
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-07-10
Employment end: 2028-09-02
Worker positions: 1

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

Escondido, CA07/02/202509/03/2025
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc.Senior Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-25147-018611
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-06-03
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bellevue, WA05/27/202510/01/2025
United Imaging Healthcare North America, Inc.Senior Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$140,000 /yr

I-200-25134-977499
Reported wage: $140,000 / year
Annualized: $140,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-21
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Bellevue, WA05/14/202510/01/2025
Fye Music Entertainment LLCSound Engineer Technician

Filing details

$30.12 per hour

I-200-25135-978253
Reported wage: $30.12 / hour
Annualized: $62,650
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-21
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA05/14/202510/01/2025
Fye Music Entertainment LLCSound Engineer Technician

Filing details

$30.12 per hour

I-200-25129-961314
Reported wage: $30.12 / hour
Annualized: $62,650
Status: Denied
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-12
Employment end: 2028-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA05/09/202510/01/2025
Bytedance Inc.Operations Analyst (Sound Engineering)

Filing details

$140,009 /yr

I-200-25037-673362
Reported wage: $140,009 / year
Annualized: $140,009
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-02-13
Employment end: 2028-08-07
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA02/06/202508/08/2025
Clair Global CorporationTouring Live Sound Engineer/Technician

Filing details

$61,360 /yr

I-200-24176-143528
Reported wage: $61,360–$71,614 / year
Annualized: $61,360
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-07-01
Employment end: 2027-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Escondido, CA06/24/202409/04/2024
Clair Global CorporationTouring Live Sound Engineer/Technician

Filing details

$29.26 per hour

I-200-24164-102392
Reported wage: $29.26–$34.43 / hour
Annualized: $60,861
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-20
Employment end: 2027-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Escondido, CA06/12/202409/04/2024
Forest Neurotech, LLCUltrasound Engineer

Filing details

$170,000 /yr

I-200-24164-103046
Reported wage: $170,000 / year
Annualized: $170,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2024
Decision: 2024-06-20
Employment end: 2027-06-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA06/12/202407/01/2024
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Senior Staff Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$167,316.35 /yr

I-200-23250-327261
Reported wage: $167,316.35 / year
Annualized: $167,316
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-09-14
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Issaquah, WA09/07/202310/01/2023
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.Staff Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$152,105.77 /yr

I-200-23235-288824
Reported wage: $152,105.77 / year
Annualized: $152,106
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-08-30
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Issaquah, WA08/23/202310/01/2023
Kingsize Hollywood LLCAudio/Sound Engineer

Filing details

$21 per hour

I-200-23193-182238
Reported wage: $21–$31 / hour
Annualized: $43,680
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-19
Employment end: 2026-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Santa Monica, CA07/12/202310/01/2023
Henry Harding ProductionsSound Engineer

Filing details

$1,500 per bi-weekly

I-200-23193-183259
Reported wage: $1,500–$1,501 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $39,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-07-19
Employment end: 2024-10-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Athen, OH07/12/202310/01/2023
Henry Harding ProductionsSound Engineer

Filing details

$1,100 per bi-weekly

I-200-23145-055591
Reported wage: $1,100–$1,200 / bi-weekly
Annualized: $28,600
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-06-01
Employment end: 2024-07-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Athens, OH05/25/202307/01/2023
Bytedance Inc.Operations Analyst (Sound Engineering)

Filing details

$94,000 /yr

I-200-22130-156789
Reported wage: $94,000 / year
Annualized: $94,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-05-17
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Mountain View, CA05/10/202210/01/2022
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Senior R&D Ultrasound Engineer - Electrophysiology

Filing details

$100,000 /yr

I-200-22109-083940
Reported wage: $100,000–$140,000 / year
Annualized: $100,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-04-26
Employment end: 2025-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA04/19/202210/01/2022
Fujifilm Sonosite, Inc.Principal Ultrasound Engineer

Filing details

$146,815.51 /yr

I-200-21110-240710
Reported wage: $146,815.51 / year
Annualized: $146,816
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-27
Employment end: 2024-08-29
Worker positions: 1

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

Bothell, WA04/20/202108/30/2021
Southern California Sound Image, Inc.Touring Live Sound Engineer/Technician

Filing details

$39,520 /yr

I-200-21067-128035
Reported wage: $39,520–$61,200 / year
Annualized: $39,520
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-15
Employment end: 2024-09-03
Worker positions: 1

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

Escondido, CA03/08/202109/04/2021

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.