Civil Engineers wage levels in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

In New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, a Civil Engineers job reaches Level III at $122,138 a year, which means 3 entries in the H-1B lottery.

SOC 17-2051 · OEWS area 35620 · OFLC wage year 2026-27

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The four thresholds

Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051), New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
LevelEntriesPer yearPer hour
Level I1$82,015$39.43
Level II2$102,087$49.08
Level III3$122,138$58.72
Level IV4$142,210$68.37

Annual amounts are the hourly rate × 2,080, rounded up to the dollar.

Example

At $130,000 this job is Level III. To reach Level IV you need $142,210 (+$12,210). Estimated odds without a US master's: 59% → 69%.

The level you register binds the petition. The salary must be a bona fide offer.

What this occupation covers

Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and overseeing construction and maintenance of building structures and facilities, such as roads, railroads, airports, bridges, harbors, channels, dams, irrigation projects, pipelines, power plants, and water and sewage systems.

OFLC wage year 2026-27 (BLS OEWS May 2025) · file released · page built · Rule: 90 FR 60864

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