Civil Engineers H1B Salary in Los Angeles, CA
SOC 17-2051.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is $98,259, based on 392 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$98,259
Total H1B Filings
392
Wage Range
$63,398 – $275,000
Prevailing Wage Premium
+11.6% above
Filings at prevailing wage
8%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
Top H1B Employers in Los Angeles
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | arup us | 21 |
| 2 | wsp usa buildings | 17 |
| 3 | hathaway dinwiddie construction | 16 |
H-1B Wage Distribution
- P25 $86,112
- P50 (median) $98,259
- P75 $116,344
- P90 $135,000
Counts are H-1B disclosure filings (LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires). The median (P50) equals the headline median, $98,259.
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)28.8%(118)
- Level II41.7%(171)
- Level III12.7%(52)
- Level IV (expert)9.3%(38)
- Unknown7.5%(31)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.03 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×31.2% of filings (118)
- Level II2×45.1% of filings (171)
- Level III3×13.7% of filings (52)
- Level IV (expert)4×10.0% of filings (38)
23.7% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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P10 $75,426 · P50 $98,259 · P90 $135,000
LCA filing-level counts, not distinct individuals or hires.
Entry weighting reflects 371 level-tagged filings in this metro's lottery pool (6-digit SOC × metro — a wider universe than this page's filing count). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Official DOL OFLC prevailing wage levels, 2025–26 wage year (BLS May 2024 OEWS).
DOL has proposed raising the Level I–IV wage thresholds (rulemaking pending, 2026); the breakpoints shown reflect current OEWS levels.
Rules as of July 24, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA — H-1B wage summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051.00) in Los Angeles, CA has 392 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $98,259, representing a 11.6% premium above the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area. The top employers were arup us, wsp usa buildings, and hathaway dinwiddie construction. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles?
The median H1B base salary for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is $98,259, based on 392 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles?
There are 392 H1B LCA filings on record for Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051.00) in Los Angeles, CA with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA range from $63,398 to $275,000, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Civil Engineers H1B wages in Los Angeles compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA is 11.6% above the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles?
The top H1B sponsors for Civil Engineers in Los Angeles, CA are arup us, wsp usa buildings, and hathaway dinwiddie construction. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Civil Engineers?
Civil Engineers is classified under SOC code 17-2051.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Civil Engineers salary data for Los Angeles come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) for worksites in Los Angeles, CA by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.