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
Statistical Programmer ($94,240)
Senior Application Developer ($123,821)
Power Electronics Engineer ($127,120)
Principal Automation Engineer ($126,098)
Process Development Engineer ($125,130)
Network Security Engineer ($102,673)
Design Release Engineer ($111,225)
Senior Engineer, Industrial Engineering ($93,734)
Professional Services Ii ($156,158)
Sr. Test Automation Engineer ($126,928)
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.