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Staff Mechanical Engineer

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Staff Mechanical Engineer insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings231All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$156,896206 eligible salary records
Employer names107Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$120,047–$175,000Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
015294458FY 2016: 12 filings16FY 2017: 6 filings17FY 2018: 10 filings18FY 2019: 15 filings19FY 2020: 7 filings20FY 2021: 8 filings21FY 2022: 21 filings22FY 2023: 27 filings23FY 2024: 42 filings24FY 2025: 52 filings25FY 2026: 31 filings · through June26*Fiscal year
FY 2026*31 filings$176,750 median · n=28

*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
$150k–$175kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 206 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
Staff Mechanical Engineer158
$157,000 median · n=137 eligible
Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer19
$123,000 median · n=18 eligible
Sr. Staff Mechanical Engineer9
$136,573 median · n=8 eligible
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Lighting4
$139,918 median · n=3 eligible
Staff Mechanical Engineer - Team Lead3
$113,100 median · n=3 eligible
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Sensor Integration3
$175,000 median · n=3 eligible
Principal Staff Mechanical Engineer2
$119,004 median · n=2 eligible
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Drivetrain2
$134,625 median · n=2 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
Irvine, CA47
$162,797 median · n=40 eligible
San Jose, CA21
$175,000 median · n=19 eligible
Fremont, CA13
$170,000 median · n=13 eligible
Palo Alto, CA7
$191,959 median · n=6 eligible
Plymouth, MI7
$146,000 median · n=5 eligible
Auburn Hills, MI6
$122,500 median · n=6 eligible
Santa Clara, CA6
$165,000 median · n=5 eligible
Troy, MI5
$100,580 median · n=4 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
90.9%Certified LCAs
Certified210 90.9%
Certified - Withdrawn19 8.2%
Withdrawn2 0.9%

Denominator: all 231 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Rivian Automotive, LLC57
$163,225 median · n=47 eligible
Schneider Electric Usa, Inc.7
$113,100 median · n=7 eligible
Vitesco Technologies Usa, LLC7
$127,372 median · n=6 eligible
Continental Automotive Systems, Inc.6
$100,580 median · n=6 eligible
Nio Usa, Inc.6
$175,000 median · n=6 eligible
Dimaag-Ai, Inc.5
$170,000 median · n=5 eligible
Becton, Dickinson And Company4
$140,000 median · n=3 eligible
Brookhaven National Laboratory4
$89,635 median · n=3 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
$156,896Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$97,306
25th percentile$120,047
Median (50th)$156,896
75th percentile$175,000
90th percentile$197,000

n=206 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

231 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
1x Technologies, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$175,157 /yr

I-200-26174-043099
Reported wage: $175,157–$245,000 / year
Annualized: $175,157
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-30
Employment end: 2029-07-05
Worker positions: 1

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

San Carlos, CA06/23/202607/06/2026
Lucid USA, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$167,252 /yr

I-200-26163-011394
Reported wage: $167,252–$195,893 / year
Annualized: $167,252
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-06-17
Worker positions: 1

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

Newark, CA06/12/202606/18/2026
Oculii CorpStaff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$103,500 /yr

I-200-26165-013006
Reported wage: $103,500–$115,000 / year
Annualized: $103,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-22
Employment end: 2029-12-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Beavercreek, OH06/13/202612/09/2026
Simplisafe, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$161,646 /yr

I-200-26162-005071
Reported wage: $161,646 / year
Annualized: $161,646
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-18
Employment end: 2029-12-05
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA06/11/202612/06/2026
Mariana Minerals Co.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$185,000 /yr

I-200-26156-985667
Reported wage: $185,000 / year
Annualized: $185,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-12
Employment end: 2029-06-07
Worker positions: 1

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

San Francisco, CA06/05/202606/08/2026
Dimaag-Ai, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$200,000 /yr

I-200-26152-969807
Reported wage: $200,000 / year
Annualized: $200,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA06/01/202610/01/2026
Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$90,561 /yr

I-200-26148-955659
Reported wage: $90,561 / year
Annualized: $90,561
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-06-04
Employment end: 2029-06-07
Worker positions: 1

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

Dallas, TX05/28/202606/08/2026
St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$142,355 /yr

I-200-26138-921323
Reported wage: $142,355–$228,000 / year
Annualized: $142,355
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-26
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Sylmar, CA05/18/202610/01/2026
Calyxo, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$180,000 /yr

I-200-26127-880802
Reported wage: $180,000–$195,000 / year
Annualized: $180,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-14
Employment end: 2029-05-24
Worker positions: 1

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

Pleasanton, CA05/07/202605/25/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCStaff Mechanical Engineer, Sealing

Filing details

$187,032.55 /yr

I-200-26126-877370
Reported wage: $187,032.55 / year
Annualized: $187,033
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.

Irvine, CA05/06/202610/01/2026
Burns & Mcdonnell Engineering Company, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$92,559 /yr

I-200-26121-857347
Reported wage: $92,559 / year
Annualized: $92,559
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Kansas City, MO05/01/202610/01/2026
Lucid USA, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer, Battery Module

Filing details

$175,157 /yr

I-200-26121-857452
Reported wage: $175,157–$229,230 / year
Annualized: $175,157
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-08
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Newark, CA05/01/202610/01/2026
Magic Leap, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$177,499.92 /yr

I-200-26119-850632
Reported wage: $177,499.92 / year
Annualized: $177,500
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-06
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Austin, TX04/29/202610/01/2026
Ford Motor CompanyStaff Mechanical Engineer, Seats

Filing details

$146,520 /yr

I-200-26118-842438
Reported wage: $146,520–$276,600 / year
Annualized: $146,520
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-05-05
Employment end: 2029-05-04
Worker positions: 1

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

Long Beach, CA04/28/202605/05/2026
Agility Robotics Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$194,000 /yr

I-200-26112-824242
Reported wage: $194,000–$253,000 / year
Annualized: $194,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-29
Employment end: 2029-04-26
Worker positions: 1

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

Fremont, CA04/22/202604/27/2026
Whoop Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$190,000 /yr

I-200-25126-945894
Reported wage: $190,000 / year
Annualized: $190,000
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-27
Employment end: 2028-06-01
Worker positions: 1

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

Boston, MA05/06/202506/02/2025
Apex Technology, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$180,000 /yr

I-200-26103-785527
Reported wage: $180,000–$225,000 / year
Annualized: $180,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-04-20
Employment end: 2029-09-30
Worker positions: 1

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

Los Angeles, CA04/13/202610/01/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCStaff Mechanical Engineer, Front & Rear Closures

Filing details

$186,854.27 /yr

I-200-26072-702320
Reported wage: $186,854.27 / year
Annualized: $186,854
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-20
Employment end: 2029-09-08
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA03/13/202609/09/2026
Hark Labs Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$90 per hour

I-200-26056-664578
Reported wage: $90 / hour
Annualized: $187,200
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-03-04
Employment end: 2029-03-08
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA02/25/202603/09/2026
Hark Labs Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$90 per hour

I-200-26056-664497
Reported wage: $90 / hour
Annualized: $187,200
Status: Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-25
Employment end: 2029-03-08
Worker positions: 1

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

San Jose, CA02/25/202603/09/2026
Form Energy, Inc.Staff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$176,000 /yr

I-200-26026-589715
Reported wage: $176,000 / year
Annualized: $176,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-02-02
Employment end: 2029-02-15
Worker positions: 1

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

Berkeley, CA01/26/202602/16/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCStaff Mechanical Engineer

Filing details

$168,920 /yr

I-200-26020-571168
Reported wage: $168,920 / year
Annualized: $168,920
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-27
Employment end: 2029-07-12
Worker positions: 1

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

Plymouth, MI01/20/202607/13/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCStaff Mechanical Engineer, Lighting

Filing details

$164,247.48 /yr

I-200-26020-572414
Reported wage: $164,247.48 / year
Annualized: $164,247
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-27
Employment end: 2029-07-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA01/20/202607/15/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCStaff Mechanical Engineer, Sealing

Filing details

$181,585 /yr

I-200-26020-572603
Reported wage: $181,585 / year
Annualized: $181,585
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-27
Employment end: 2029-07-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Irvine, CA01/20/202607/15/2026
Rivian Automotive, LLCSr. Staff Mechanical Engineer, Closures

Filing details

$204,089.81 /yr

I-200-26015-562922
Reported wage: $204,089.81 / year
Annualized: $204,090
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2026
Decision: 2026-01-23
Employment end: 2029-07-14
Worker positions: 1

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

Plymouth, MI01/15/202607/15/2026

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.