OFFICIAL H-1B DISCLOSURES
Sr. Thermal 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 recordsSr. Thermal Engineer insights
Total filings19All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$133,21218 eligible salary records
Employer names12Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$91,152–$150,000Middle 50% of yearly wages
Filing & salary trends
How reported activity and wages changed over time
All loaded years · FY 2016–2026FY 2026*5 filings$150,000 median · n=5
*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+
$25k bands · 18 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.
Sr. Thermal Engineer15
$117,500 median · n=14 eligible
Sr. Thermal Engineer (Simulation & Cae)1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Thermal Engineer - Cfd1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Thermal Engineer, Propulsion1
$152,000 median · n=1 eligible
Sr. Thermal Engineer, Stationary Storage1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
Secaucus, NJ5
$78,400 median · n=5 eligible
San Jose, CA3
$158,609 median · n=3 eligible
Irvine, CA2
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
Tustin, CA2
$133,723 median · n=2 eligible
Fremont, CA1
$162,542 median · n=1 eligible
Gardena, CA1
$110,000 median · n=1 eligible
Garden Grove, CA1
$150,000 median · n=1 eligible
La Palma, CA1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
94.7%Certified LCAs
Certified18 94.7%
Certified - Withdrawn1 5.3%
Denominator: all 19 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.
Rivian Automotive, LLC4
$136,023 median · n=3 eligible
Zt Group Int'L, Inc.4
$75,200 median · n=4 eligible
Super Micro Computer, Inc.2
$163,829 median · n=2 eligible
Zt Group Int'L, Inc. D/B/A Zt Systems2
$84,251 median · n=2 eligible
Archer Aviation Inc.1
$152,000 median · n=1 eligible
Byton North America Corporation1
$135,000 median · n=1 eligible
Dynsity Technology, Inc.1
$140,000 median · n=1 eligible
Faraday &Amp; Future Inc1
$110,000 median · n=1 eligible
Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.
$133,212Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$76,480
25th percentile$91,152
Median (50th)$133,212
75th percentile$150,000
90th percentile$159,789
n=18 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
19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archer Aviation Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer, Propulsion | $152,000I-200-26174-040308 Reported wage: $152,000–$168,000 / year Annualized: $152,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-29 Employment end: 2029-07-12 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 06/22/2026 | 07/13/2026 |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $169,049.26I-200-26146-947752 Reported wage: $169,049.26 / year Annualized: $169,049 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-06-02 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 05/26/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $136,023.41I-200-26131-895738 Reported wage: $136,023.41 / year Annualized: $136,023 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-05-18 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Tustin, CA | 05/11/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Harbinger Motors Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $150,000I-200-26113-829122 Reported wage: $150,000–$190,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-04-30 Employment end: 2029-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | Garden Grove, CA | 04/23/2026 | 10/01/2026 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $131,423.41I-200-26021-575748 Reported wage: $131,423.41 / year Annualized: $131,423 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2026 Decision: 2026-01-28 Employment end: 2029-07-14 Worker positions: 1 | Tustin, CA | 01/21/2026 | 07/15/2026 |
| Super Micro Computer, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $158,609I-200-25101-857561 Reported wage: $158,609 / year Annualized: $158,609 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2025 Decision: 2025-04-18 Employment end: 2028-09-30 Worker positions: 1 | San Jose, CA | 04/11/2025 | 10/01/2025 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $150,000I-200-21292-653175 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified - Withdrawn Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-05-14 Employment end: 2024-10-31 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 10/19/2021 | 11/01/2021 |
| Tesla, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $162,541.93I-200-24078-806791 Reported wage: $162,541.93 / year Annualized: $162,542 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-03-25 Employment end: 2027-03-24 Worker positions: 1 | Fremont, CA | 03/18/2024 | 03/25/2024 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. D/B/A Zt Systems | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $85,635I-200-24047-725469 Reported wage: $85,635–$105,635 / year Annualized: $85,635 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-02-26 Employment end: 2027-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/16/2024 | 08/17/2024 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $107,701I-200-24005-619267 Reported wage: $107,701–$127,701 / year Annualized: $107,701 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2024 Decision: 2024-01-12 Employment end: 2027-06-27 Worker positions: 1 | Seattle, WA | 01/05/2024 | 06/28/2024 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. D/B/A Zt Systems | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $82,867I-200-21062-116031 Reported wage: $82,867 / year Annualized: $82,867 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-03-10 Employment end: 2024-08-31 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 03/03/2021 | 09/01/2021 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $72,000I-200-21050-088086 Reported wage: $72,000 / year Annualized: $72,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-26 Employment end: 2024-08-19 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/19/2021 | 08/20/2021 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $78,400I-200-21047-080078 Reported wage: $78,400 / year Annualized: $78,400 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-23 Employment end: 2024-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/16/2021 | 08/17/2021 |
| Zt Group Int'L, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $72,000I-200-21047-080570 Reported wage: $72,000 / year Annualized: $72,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2021 Decision: 2021-02-23 Employment end: 2024-08-16 Worker positions: 1 | Secaucus, NJ | 02/16/2021 | 08/17/2021 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | Sr. Thermal Engineer, Stationary Storage | $150,000I-200-20225-765888 Reported wage: $150,000 / year Annualized: $150,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2020 Decision: 2020-08-19 Employment end: 2023-08-23 Worker positions: 1 | Irvine, CA | 08/12/2020 | 08/24/2020 |
| Byton North America Corporation | Sr. Thermal Engineer (Simulation & Cae) | $135,000I-200-19031-190252 Reported wage: $135,000–$135,000 / year Annualized: $135,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2019 Decision: 2019-02-19 Employment end: 2022-08-01 Worker positions: 1 | Santa Clara, CALIFORNIA | 02/12/2019 | 08/02/2019 |
| Dynsity Technology, Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer - Cfd | $140,000I-200-18135-366894 Reported wage: $140,000 / year Annualized: $140,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2018 Decision: 2018-05-22 Employment end: 2021-05-28 Worker positions: 1 | La Palma, CA | 05/16/2018 | 05/28/2018 |
| Romeo Systems Inc. | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $125,000I-200-17152-681470 Reported wage: $125,000 / year Annualized: $125,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2017 Decision: 2017-06-08 Employment end: 2020-06-25 Worker positions: 1 | Vernon, CA | 06/02/2017 | 06/26/2017 |
| Faraday &Amp; Future Inc | Sr. Thermal Engineer | $110,000I-200-16242-516235 Reported wage: $110,000 / year Annualized: $110,000 Status: Certified Fiscal year: 2016 Decision: 2016-09-06 Employment end: 2019-09-12 Worker positions: 1 | Gardena, CA | 08/30/2016 | 09/12/2016 |
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.