Project Engineer I
H-1B Salary Data · 42 certified filings
$93,455Avg. Salary
$66,000Minimum
$128,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Project Engineer I is $93,455 — 23% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 42 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Project Engineer I?
The average H-1B salary for Project Engineer I is $93,455 based on 42 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $66,000 to $128,000.
$93,455
Average
$66,000
Minimum
$128,000
Maximum
42
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Project Engineer I
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, LLP | $105,003 | 4 |
| Forgen, LLC | $76,300 | 3 |
| Bay Cities Excavators, Inc. | $86,528 | 3 |
| HR Green, Inc. | $106,610 | 3 |
| LPA, Inc. | $114,916 | 3 |
| M. A. Mortenson Company | $91,017 | 3 |
Section 2
Related Roles
Data Engineer ($114,673)
Lead, Software Development/Engineering ($166,378)
Sr Manufacturing Equipment Engineer ($130,100)
Product Manager Iii - Technical ($171,148)
Senior Structural Engineer ($126,166)
Automation Test Engineer ($92,591)
Design Verification ($168,898)
Reservoir Engineer ($150,444)
SENIOR MANAGER, QUALITY ENGINEERING ($158,017)
Lead Engineer ($140,446)
Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.