Computer and Information Systems Managers vs Mechanical Engineers
Side-by-side H-1B prevailing-wage comparison using the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report. Quartiles, hiring geography, top sponsors and yearly wage drift.
Key metrics
Wage figures are offered annual wage; volume is total LCA count.
| Metric | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Mechanical Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| Median wage | $150,000▲ | $84,000 |
| P25 wage | $120,000▲ | $69,389 |
| P75 wage | $185,501▲ | $106,788 |
| Wage spread (P75 − P25) | $65,501 | $37,399 |
| Total filings | 155,662▲ | 135,602 |
| Wage samples | 155,281 | 134,920 |
| Rank | #9▲ | #11 |
Median wage by year
Year-over-year drift of the typical offered wage.
Computer and Information Systems Managers
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | $110k |
| FY2011 | $112k |
| FY2012 | $115k |
| FY2013 | $118k |
| FY2014 | $120k |
| FY2015 | $121k |
| FY2016 | $125k |
| FY2017 | $129k |
| FY2018 | $134k |
| FY2019 | $140k |
| FY2020 | $150k |
| FY2021 | $155k |
| FY2022 | $164k |
| FY2023 | $170k |
| FY2024 | $177k |
| FY2025 | $181k |
| FY2026 | $189k |
Mechanical Engineers
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| FY2010 | $70k |
| FY2011 | $70k |
| FY2012 | $72k |
| FY2013 | $73k |
| FY2014 | $74k |
| FY2015 | $74k |
| FY2016 | $75k |
| FY2017 | $76k |
| FY2018 | $81k |
| FY2019 | $83k |
| FY2020 | $84k |
| FY2021 | $92k |
| FY2022 | $95k |
| FY2023 | $100k |
| FY2024 | $100k |
| FY2025 | $105k |
| FY2026 | $119k |
Top 5 hiring states — Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top 5 sponsors — Computer and Information Systems Managers
Top 5 sponsors — Mechanical Engineers
- 1L&T Technology Services Limited2,350
- 2Cummins Inc.1,866
- 3Tesla, Inc.1,478
- 4Apple Inc.1,270
- 5Tech Mahindra (Americas) Inc.1,226
Swap an entity
Replace either occupation above without losing the comparison. 2-way for now; 3+ comparison coming soon.
Swap A: Computer and Information Systems Managers
Or browse the full occupation index.