Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 37 certified filings
$176,915Avg. Salary
$144,375Minimum
$215,460Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer is $176,915 — 46% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 37 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Staff Mechanical Design Engineer is $176,915 based on 37 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $144,375 to $215,460.
$176,915
Average
$144,375
Minimum
$215,460
Maximum
37
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | $178,324 | 26 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | $160,193 | 6 |
Section 2
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto, CA | $191,000 | 7 |
| Fremont, CA | $169,561 | 8 |
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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.