SOC 17-2141 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Mechanical Engineers H-1B wage levels in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $134,909. Level III starts at $116,876, Level II at $98,821 and Level I at $80,788.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers in San Antonio, TX?
For the 2026–27 wage year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the U.S. Department of Labor sets four H-1B prevailing wage levels for Mechanical Engineers (SOC 17-2141) in the San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX wage area: Level I is $80,788 a year, Level II $98,821, Level III $116,876 and Level IV $134,909. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $134,909 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $80,788 up to $98,820 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, San Antonio, TX has the #23 highest Level IV wage for this job, 8% above the median metro ($124,904). The same $98,821 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Cleveland, OH. These figures apply to the FY 2028 registration in March 2027.
| Wage level | Annual salary at least | Hourly | Lottery entries | DHS projected odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | $80,788 | $38.84 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $98,821 | $47.51 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $116,876 | $56.19 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $134,909 | $64.86 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in San Antonio, TX
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $98,821 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Texas metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Mechanical Engineers in San Antonio, TX?
At least $134,909 a year ($64.86/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2141 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Atascosa County, TX; Bandera County, TX; Bexar County, TX; Comal County, TX; Guadalupe County, TX; Kendall County, TX; Medina County, TX; Wilson County, TX.
Do these numbers apply to the March 2027 registration?
Yes. The FY 2028 registration in March 2027 uses the wage year in effect then, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
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Annual salary in U.S. dollars, rounded up. Source: DOL OFLC prevailing wage data, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, computed directly from the DOL file (methodology). Page updated 2026-10-14.