Mechatronics Engineers H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 17-2199 · common titles: Manufacturing Controls Development Engineer, Mechatronics Engineer, Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for mechatronics engineers is $124,000 in FY2026 so far, across 766 certified filings. The middle half earn $99,611 – $143,000, and pay is up 15% since FY2024.
Median
$124,000
FY2026 so far
Filings
766
0.2% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$170,000+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+15%
$108,160 → $124,000
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 159 | $152,506 |
| Michigan | 108 | $115,400 |
| Texas | 101 | $127,602 |
| Illinois | 73 | $109,800 |
| Connecticut | 29 | $127,171 |
| Arizona | 24 | $94,955 |
| Georgia | 24 | $107,204 |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $138,110 |
| Washington | 18 | $123,508 |
| New York | 18 | $135,000 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 78 | $143,875 |
| Capri USA Group Inc. | 37 | $130,250 |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 36 | $141,645 |
| Asml US, LP | 27 | $127,171 |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 17 | $133,700 |
| Valeo North America, Inc. | 15 | $128,838 |
| BrightSharks Engineering Services LLC | 15 | $76,066 |
| Cbre, Inc. | 14 | $105,768 |
| Apple Inc. | 14 | $153,010 |
| KLA Corporation | 12 | $145,286 |
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Mechatronics Engineers H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for mechatronics engineers?
The median is $124,000 across 766 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $99,611 to $143,000, and the top 10% earn $170,000 or more.
Which state pays H-1B mechatronics engineers the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $152,506 (159 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B mechatronics engineers?
Tesla, Inc., with 78 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $143,875.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.