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Sr. R&D Engineer
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Official U.S. DOL recordsSr. R&D Engineer insights
Total filings84All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$110,72661 eligible salary records
Employer names37Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$97,198–$133,390Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*7 filings$144,000 median · n=7
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$100k–$125kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 61 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Sr. R&D Engineer69
$110,000 median · n=47 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer - Sensor Data Infrastructure & Analytics2
$101,005 median · n=2 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer - Mechanical2
$110,000 median · n=2 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer, Simulation & Modeling2
$159,454 median · n=2 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer - Material Science1
$139,171 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer - Surgical Robotic Instrumentation1
$102,648 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer - Systems/Robotics1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. R&D Engineer Manager1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Santa Rosa, CA12
$111,571 median · n=6 eligible
Irvine, CA10
$109,325 median · n=5 eligible
Woburn, MA5
$89,082 median · n=4 eligible
San Jose, CA4
$167,109 median · n=4 eligible
Brooklyn Park, MN3
$104,395 median · n=1 eligible
Northridge, CA3
$113,173 median · n=3 eligible
East Providence, RI2
$116,002 median · n=1 eligible
Hazelwood, MO2
— median · n=0 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
83.3%Certified LCAs
Certified70 83.3%
Certified - Withdrawn10 11.9%
Withdrawn2 2.4%
Denied2 2.4%
Denominator: all 84 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Medtronic, Inc.33
$103,826 median · n=24 eligible
Align Technology, Inc.4
$167,109 median · n=4 eligible
Covidien Lp4
$96,647 median · n=4 eligible
Fusion Life Sciences Technologies LLC4
— median · n=0 eligible
Garrett Transportation I Inc.3
$117,555 median · n=3 eligible
Dev-X Consulting LLC2
$137,000 median · n=2 eligible
Edwards Lifesciences LLC2
$103,320 median · n=1 eligible
Fortna Systems Inc.2
$141,766 median · n=2 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$110,726Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$89,082
25th percentile$97,198
Median (50th)$110,726
75th percentile$133,390
90th percentile$148,000
n=61 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
84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Align Technology, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $164,217.78I-200-26156-985987 Reported wage: $164,217.78 / year Annualized: $164,218 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Shockwave Medical, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer, Systems | $125,200I-200-26156-986405 Reported wage: $125,200 / year Annualized: $125,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-12 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 06/05/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Caspia Technologies, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $118,000I-200-26129-890712 Reported wage: $118,000 / year Annualized: $118,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-15 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 3 | Gainesville, FL | 05/08/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Covidien Lp | Sr. R&D Engineer | $112,757I-200-26107-807605 Reported wage: $112,757–$122,885.37 / year Annualized: $112,757 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-24 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Apex, NC | 04/17/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Dev-X Consulting LLC | Sr. R&D Engineer | $148,000I-200-26063-680821 Reported wage: $148,000 / year Annualized: $148,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-03-11 Employment end: 2029-03-03 Worker positions: 1 | Raynham, MA | 03/04/2026 | 03/04/2026 |
| Shockwave Medical, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineering Project Specialist | $144,000I-200-26036-621598 Reported wage: $144,000 / year Annualized: $144,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-02-12 Employment end: 2029-03-01 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CA | 02/05/2026 | 03/02/2026 |
| Penumbra, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $184,829I-200-25307-365964 Reported wage: $184,829–$210,642 / year Annualized: $184,829 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2025-11-14 Employment end: 2028-11-10 Worker positions: 1 | Alameda, CA | 11/03/2025 | 11/11/2025 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $121,805I-200-25239-270675 Reported wage: $121,805–$122,637.15 / year Annualized: $121,805 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-09-04 Employment end: 2029-01-15 Worker positions: 1 | San Diego, CA | 08/27/2025 | 01/16/2026 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $116,002I-200-25217-222878 Reported wage: $116,002–$121,539 / year Annualized: $116,002 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-12 Employment end: 2029-01-06 Worker positions: 1 | East Providence, RI | 08/05/2025 | 01/07/2026 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $116,002I-200-25217-221719 Reported wage: $116,002–$121,539 / bi-weekly Annualized: $3,016,052 Status: Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-05 Employment end: 2029-01-06 Worker positions: 1 | East Providence, RI | 08/05/2025 | 01/07/2026 |
| Dev-X Consulting LLC | Sr. R&D Engineer | $126,000I-200-25209-204959 Reported wage: $126,000 / year Annualized: $126,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-08-04 Employment end: 2028-07-28 Worker positions: 1 | Raritan, NJ | 07/28/2025 | 07/29/2025 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $110,726I-200-25160-069144 Reported wage: $110,726–$110,971 / year Annualized: $110,726 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-06-16 Employment end: 2028-08-21 Worker positions: 1 | Bloomington, MN | 06/09/2025 | 08/22/2025 |
| Fortna Systems Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $133,532.83I-200-25136-985835 Reported wage: $133,532.83 / year Annualized: $133,533 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-23 Employment end: 2028-10-22 Worker positions: 1 | Louisville, KY | 05/16/2025 | 10/23/2025 |
| The New Iem, LLC | Sr. R&D Engineer - Mechanical | $110,000I-200-25125-939625 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-05-12 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tualatin, OR | 05/05/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| James R. Glidewell Dental Ceramics, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer - Material Science | $139,170.62I-200-25112-891733 Reported wage: $139,170.62 / year Annualized: $139,171 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-29 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 04/22/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Fortna Systems Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $150,000I-200-25086-806884 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-02 Employment end: 2028-04-20 Worker positions: 1 | Louisville, KY | 03/26/2025 | 04/21/2025 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $103,256I-200-22081-999992 Reported wage: $103,256–$113,850 / year Annualized: $103,256 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-02-15 Employment end: 2025-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | 03/22/2022 | 08/17/2022 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $108,493I-200-24324-485214 Reported wage: $108,493–$120,000 / year Annualized: $108,493 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-26 Employment end: 2027-12-08 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Ana, CA | 11/19/2024 | 12/09/2024 |
| Populus Group LLC | Sr. R&D Engineer | $90I-200-24323-482045 Reported wage: $90 / hour Annualized: $187,200 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-25 Employment end: 2027-12-01 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Rosa, CA | 11/18/2024 | 12/02/2024 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $97,198I-200-24313-464026 Reported wage: $97,198–$114,287.5 / year Annualized: $97,198 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-11-18 Employment end: 2028-04-24 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Ana, CA | 11/08/2024 | 04/25/2025 |
| Align Technology Inc | Sr. R&D Engineer, Core Product | $170,000I-200-24270-367896 Reported wage: $170,000 / year Annualized: $170,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2024-10-03 Employment end: 2027-10-06 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 09/26/2024 | 10/07/2024 |
| Covidien Lp | Sr. R&D Engineer - Surgical Robotic Instrumentation | $102,648I-200-24213-235501 Reported wage: $102,648–$112,520 / year Annualized: $102,648 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-08-07 Employment end: 2028-01-03 Worker positions: 1 | North Haven, CT | 07/31/2024 | 01/04/2025 |
| Balt USA LLC | Sr. R&D Engineer | $113,173I-200-24181-162612 Reported wage: $113,173–$118,173 / year Annualized: $113,173 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-07-08 Employment end: 2027-07-07 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 06/29/2024 | 07/08/2024 |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $120,000I-200-24080-815976 Reported wage: $120,000–$140,000 / year Annualized: $120,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-27 Employment end: 2027-03-28 Worker positions: 1 | Westford, MA | 03/20/2024 | 03/29/2024 |
| Medtronic, Inc. | Sr. R&D Engineer | $113,173I-200-24033-688260 Reported wage: $113,173–$118,455.75 / year Annualized: $113,173 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-09 Employment end: 2027-03-10 Worker positions: 1 | Northridge, CA | 02/02/2024 | 03/11/2024 |
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