Mechanical Drafters H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Mechanical Drafters

Mechanical Drafters (SOC code 17-3013) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 394 labor condition applications have been filed by 121 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Mechanical Drafters positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Mechanical Drafters positions is $56,039, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $31,158 to $192,793, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $64,220 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -12.7% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Mechanical Drafters is $62,830, with approximately 160 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $37,440 (10th percentile) to $83,040 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Mechanical Drafters positions include HCL America, Inc., Tata Consultancy Services Limited, and Satyam Computer Services, Ltd. among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Mechanical Drafters positions include Houston, TX and SANTA CLARA, CA. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Texas leads H1B filings for this occupation with 70 applications, followed by California and New York. View Mechanical Drafters H1B data in Texas for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Mechanical Drafters

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Mechanical Drafters positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	HCL America, Inc.	DC	74	$53,796	$64,220	-16.2% Below Market
2	Tata Consultancy Services Limited	WI	67	$64,011	$64,220	-0.3% At Market
3	Satyam Computer Services, Ltd.	VA	28	$60,000	$64,220	-6.6% Below Market
4	Geometric Americas, Inc.	NH	25	$63,133	$64,220	-1.7% At Market
5	BRIDGE METAL INDUSTRIES, LLC	NY	7	$41,233	$64,220	-35.8% Below Market
6	Tech Mahindra (Americas), Inc.	TX	7	$61,817	$64,220	-3.7% At Market
7	Acro Service Corporation	MI	5	$61,425	$64,220	-4.4% At Market
8	FRANKLIN PRODUCTS, INC.	CT	5	$56,971	$64,220	-11.3% Below Market
9	LIQUIDYN, INC.	CA	5	$58,240	$64,220	-9.3% Below Market
10	AHA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC.	MA	4	$55,000	$64,220	-14.4% Below Market
11	XACT XPRESSIONS, INC.	TX	4	$52,000	$64,220	-19.0% Below Market
12	ARROW TANK AND ENGINEERING COMPANY	MN	3	$49,779	$64,220	-22.5% Below Market
13	BIRDON AMERICA INC.	CO	3	$49,227	$64,220	-23.3% Below Market
14	CHIEF FIRE PREVENTION & MECHANICAL CORP.	NY	3	$42,293	$64,220	-34.1% Below Market
15	Creative Thermal Solutions, Inc.	IL	3	$35,568	$64,220	-44.6% Below Market
16	DORSEY METROLOGY INTERNATIONAL	NY	3	$48,000	$64,220	-25.3% Below Market
17	IDAHO STEEL PRODUCTS, INC.	ID	3	$37,440	$64,220	-41.7% Below Market
18	JC ENTERPRISES DISPLAY FIXTURE CO., INC.	NY	3	$48,908	$64,220	-23.8% Below Market
19	Populus Group LLC	MI	3	$70,720	$64,220	+10.1% Above Market
20	RANDALL MECHANICAL, INC.	FL	3	$31,200	$64,220	-51.4% Below Market

Mechanical Drafters H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Mechanical Drafters vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	Houston, TX	25	12	$64,627	N/A	N/A
2	SANTA CLARA, CA	17	3	$64,697	N/A	N/A
3	Waller, TX	13	2	$62,126	N/A	N/A
4	LIVONIA, MI	12	5	$59,184	N/A	N/A
5	AUSTIN, TX	9	2	$61,889	N/A	N/A
6	MOUNT VERNON, NY	9	3	$41,181	N/A	N/A
7	CARROLLTON, TX	7	2	$50,143	N/A	N/A
8	SANTACLARA, CA	7	1	$60,000	N/A	N/A
9	SUNNYVALE, CA	7	2	$53,204	N/A	N/A
10	Dallas, TX	6	5	$55,117	N/A	N/A
11	SAN FRANCISCO, CA	6	2	$56,191	N/A	N/A
12	CHATSWORTH, CA	5	4	$53,560	N/A	N/A
13	STERLING, VA	5	3	$57,312	N/A	N/A
14	TORRINGTON, CT	5	1	$56,971	N/A	N/A
15	WARSAW, IN	5	2	$59,860	N/A	N/A
16	CINCINNATI, OH	4	1	$62,600	N/A	N/A
17	JACKSONVILLE,, FL	4	3	$63,179	N/A	N/A
18	LEXINGTON, MA	4	1	$55,000	N/A	N/A
19	LONG ISLAND CITY, NY	4	2	$40,082	N/A	N/A
20	MOSSVILLE, IL	4	1	$63,814	N/A	N/A

Mechanical Drafters H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Texas	70	22	$59,902	$76,740
2	California	63	16	$60,091	$80,430
3	New York	45	24	$47,325	$69,440
4	Michigan	30	11	$59,506	$74,390
5	Illinois	26	7	$55,933	$72,530
6	Massachusetts	16	5	$55,128	$71,610
7	Florida	13	7	$51,557	$62,360
8	Minnesota	11	5	$52,734	$73,140
9	New Jersey	11	9	$59,261	$79,190
10	Connecticut	10	4	$53,557	$67,420

Prevailing Wage Levels for Mechanical Drafters

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	7	4.2%	$64,073	$52,000	$76,586
II	11	6.7%	$70,124	$55,000	$85,508
III	7	4.2%	$90,392	$62,500	$192,793
Level I	66	40.0%	$52,606	$32,677	$60,000
Level II	50	30.3%	$55,463	$37,440	$70,000
Level III	21	12.7%	$65,385	$54,080	$106,080
Level IV	3	1.8%	$74,625	$71,157	$80,000

BLS National Salary Distribution for Mechanical Drafters

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Mechanical Drafters positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.