Rivian Automotive, LLC
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Rivian Automotive, LLC filed 275 H-1B applications for Mechanical Engineers and related occupations with a median offered wage of $149,937. That is 42.2% above the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineers | CA | 106 | $152,500 | $43,930 | +247.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | IL | 30 | $110,000 | $99,380 | +10.7% |
| Electrical Engineers | CA | 20 | $188,370 | $106,950 | +76.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | MI | 16 | $118,473 | $43,930 | +169.7% |
| Software Developers | CA | 16 | $183,855 | $166,616 | +10.3% |
| Mechanical Engineers | IL | 15 | $105,000 | $43,930 | +139% |
| Electrical Engineers | IL | 9 | $127,194 | $106,950 | +18.9% |
| Industrial Engineers | CA | 9 | $180,000 | $99,380 | +81.1% |
| Industrial Engineers | MI | 5 | $123,000 | $99,380 | +23.8% |
| Purchasing Managers | CA | 4 | $145,800 | $136,380 | +6.9% |
| Data Scientists | IL | 4 | $148,000 | $147,477 | +0.4% |
| Engineers, All Other | IL | 4 | $160,000 | $111,970 | +42.9% |
| Software Developers | IL | 4 | $100,752 | $166,616 | -39.5% |
| Software Developers | MI | 3 | $152,000 | $166,616 | -8.8% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | CA | 2 | $347,288 | $165,370 | +110% |
| Materials Engineers | CA | 2 | $160,000 | $104,100 | +53.7% |
| Engineers, All Other | CA | 2 | $190,000 | $111,970 | +69.7% |
| Data Scientists | MI | 2 | $155,000 | $147,477 | +5.1% |
| Mechanical Engineers | AZ | 2 | $107,000 | $43,930 | +143.6% |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | CA | 1 | $130,000 | $76,250 | +70.5% |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | CA | 1 | $157,000 | $138,080 | +13.7% |
| Mechanical Engineers | TX | 1 | $164,100 | $43,930 | +273.5% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | CA | 1 | $170,000 | $99,200 | +71.4% |
| Chemical Engineers | CA | 1 | $155,000 | $112,100 | +38.3% |
| Data Scientists | CA | 1 | $195,000 | $147,477 | +32.2% |
| Technical Writers | NJ | 1 | $163,000 | $80,050 | +103.6% |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | IL | 1 | $183,000 | $157,612 | +16.1% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | CA | 1 | $139,000 | $103,690 | +34.1% |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | IL | 1 | $100,395 | $99,200 | +1.2% |
| Logisticians | IL | 1 | $99,050 | $79,400 | +24.7% |
| Project Management Specialists | IL | 1 | $180,000 | $98,580 | +82.6% |
| Electrical Engineers | MI | 1 | $185,000 | $106,950 | +73% |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | IL | 1 | $100,000 | $103,690 | -3.6% |
| Financial Managers | MI | 1 | $130,359 | $112,034 | +16.4% |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | CA | 1 | $112,407 | $74,680 | +50.5% |
| Mechanical Engineers | WA | 1 | $103,000 | $43,930 | +134.5% |
| Graphic Designers | CA | 1 | $137,000 | $51,324 | +166.9% |
| Construction Managers | CA | 1 | $120,000 | $104,900 | +14.4% |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | MI | 1 | $170,000 | $165,370 | +2.8% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Mechanical Engineers
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Mechanical Engineers.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cummins Inc. | 77 | $102,037 |
| HCL AMERICA INC | 30 | $93,046 |
| Tesla, Inc. | 29 | $116,814 |
| General Motors Company | 28 | $111,535 |
| INTELLECTT, INC. | 27 | $101,271 |
| Apple Inc. | 26 | $169,211 |
| FCA US LLC | 25 | $108,636 |
| L&T TECHNOLOGY SERVICES LIMITED | 24 | $100,856 |
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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