Project Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 1,225 certified filings
$94,858Avg. Salary
$40,000Minimum
$780,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Project Engineer is $94,858 — 22% below the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 1,225 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Project Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Project Engineer is $94,858 based on 1,225 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $40,000 to $780,000.
$94,858
Average
$40,000
Minimum
$780,000
Maximum
1,225
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Project Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| FORTE CONSTRUCTION CORP | $87,384 | 13 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | $101,037 | 11 |
| Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. | $97,109 | 10 |
| Jacobs Project Management Company | $112,187 | 10 |
| Simerics, Inc. | $103,000 | 9 |
| CONSOR North America, Inc. | $110,434 | 8 |
| Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. | $125,882 | 7 |
| Judlau Contracting, Inc. | $120,648 | 7 |
| MOSS & ASSOCIATES, LLC | $75,012 | 7 |
| SOLIZE USA CORPORATION | $100,434 | 7 |
| Zeeco, Inc. | $95,157 | 6 |
| SEMA Construction, Inc. | $92,626 | 6 |
| HNTB Corporation | $133,840 | 6 |
| Reflection Window Company, LLC | $97,500 | 6 |
| Kunj Construction Corporation | $94,348 | 6 |
Section 2
Project Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Lisle, IL | $128,048 | 8 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $120,200 | 10 |
| San Jose, CA | $116,842 | 15 |
| Fremont, CA | $113,832 | 7 |
| Bellevue, WA | $113,730 | 7 |
| San Antonio, TX | $112,809 | 11 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $111,142 | 15 |
| El Segundo, CA | $111,006 | 5 |
| Oakland, CA | $110,047 | 9 |
| San Francisco, CA | $109,662 | 20 |
| New York, NY | $108,548 | 34 |
| San Diego, CA | $105,839 | 12 |
| Plainview, NY | $105,789 | 7 |
| Austin, TX | $105,222 | 15 |
| Houston, TX | $100,989 | 43 |
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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.