California Department of Transportation
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, California Department of Transportation filed 17 H-1B applications for Civil Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $84,259. That is 37.6% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | CA | 12 | $110,460 | $166,643 | -33.7% |
| Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other | CA | 1 | $71,790 | $95,890 | -25.1% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $78,294 | $147,477 | -46.9% |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | CA | 1 | $65,106 | $126,353 | -48.5% |
| Software Developers | CA | 1 | $101,040 | $166,616 | -39.4% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 1 | $78,864 | $106,950 | -26.3% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Civil Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Civil Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| AECOM Technical Services Inc | 29 | $95,522 |
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | 16 | $100,609 |
| WSP USA Inc. | 15 | $92,831 |
| Stantec Consulting Services Inc. | 13 | $90,163 |
| CORE TECH CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION | 13 | $65,000 |
| Terracon Consultants, Inc. | 12 | $79,286 |
| Arcadis U.S., Inc. | 12 | $96,228 |
| Thornton Tomasetti, Inc. | 11 | $95,844 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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