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CDM Smith Inc

98 H-1B petitions, 95.9% certified, $104,915 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Boston, MA NAICS: 541330

The verdict

CDM Smith Inc filed 98 H-1B petitions, more than 98% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 95.9% with a $104,915 median offered wage.

98
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
95.9%
DOL-certified
$104,915
median offered wage
Top 2%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Boston, MA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: CDM Smith Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, CDM Smith Inc filed 98 Labor Condition Applications covering 98 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 95.9% (94 certified of 98 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on CDM Smith Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $73,965 at the low end to $189,821 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $104,915. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Transportation Planner 3 (11 petitions at $89,152 avg), followed by Transportation Planner 4 and Transportation Engineer 4. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. CDM Smith Inc is headquartered in Boston, MA under NAICS code 541330, and places H-1B workers across 21 states, most heavily in TX, FL, CT. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where CDM Smith Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, CDM Smith Inc is #2,297 of 119,880 employers nationally and #117 of 5,193 employers headquartered in MA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

95.9%

Avg. Salary

$104,915

Median Salary

$104,915

Total Workers

98

Compare with another sponsor

CDM Smith Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$104,915 · 10% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
$116,524
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate95.9% · 4% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
99.4%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions98 · 97% lower than Fidelity Technology Group, LLC
This sponsor
Peer
3,808
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 14.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at CDM Smith Inc

Minimum
$73,965
Maximum
$189,821
Average Salary
$104,915

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+6.8%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

38.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

HARRIS, TX

16.3% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 29 petitions · 82.8% certified · $99,063 avg
FY2024 24 petitions · 91.7% certified · $111,993 avg
FY2025 41 petitions · 87.8% certified · $102,689 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 29 24 $99,063
FY2024 24 22 $111,993
FY2025 41 36 $102,689
FY2026(partial) 4 4 $127,686

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at CDM Smith Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Transportation Planner 3 11 $89,152
Transportation Planner 4 10 $106,954
Transportation Engineer 4 10 $111,740
Environmental Engineer 2 7 $84,525
Transportation Engineer 2 6 $80,905
Environmental Engineer 4 6 $108,871
Transportation Engineer 3 5 $86,865
Environmental Engineer 3 5 $88,038
GIS Specialist IV 3 $78,901
Water Resources Engineer 4 2 $105,830
Transportation Engineer 4 2 $112,996
Lead ERP Applications Developer 2 $168,906
Environmental Engineer 4 2 $114,743
Environmental Engineer 3 2 $98,946
Construction Specialist 2 2 $80,351

Geographic Distribution

Where CDM Smith Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 42 petitions
FL 11 petitions
CT 6 petitions
CA 6 petitions
VA 5 petitions
OH 3 petitions
MA 3 petitions
NM 3 petitions
IL 3 petitions
NY 2 petitions
MN 2 petitions
WA 2 petitions

Plus 9 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by CDM Smith Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Environmental Engineer 4 Columbus, OH $116,834 Certified FY2026
Environmental Engineer 3 Denver, CO $97,053 Certified FY2026
Environmental Engineer 5 Dallas, TX $121,950 Certified FY2026
Lead ERP Applications Developer Boston, MA $174,907 Certified FY2026
Environmental Engineer 4 El Paso, TX $98,384 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 7 Fairfax, VA $162,094 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Houston, TX $82,326 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 Manchester, NH $81,224 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 East Hartford, CT $110,906 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 Columbus, OH $99,965 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Austin, TX $81,827 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Nashville, TN $73,965 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 Albuquerque, NM $94,952 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Houston, TX $83,658 Certified FY2025
Construction Specialist 2 Fairfax, VA $80,351 Certified FY2025
Construction Specialist 3 Austin, TX $100,027 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 Albuquerque, NM $94,952 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Construction Specialist 2 Fairfax, VA $80,351 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 New York, NY $86,237 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 5 Atlanta, GA $110,427 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 2 Kansas City, MO $78,645 Certified FY2025
Structural Engineer 4 Dallas, TX $116,189 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Austin, TX $81,827 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Transportation Engineer 2 Austin, TX $81,827 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 Woodbury, MN $79,040 Certified FY2025
Environmental Planner 6 Sacramento, CA $148,803 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Bellevue, WA $121,181 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 Houston, TX $117,000 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 Chicago, IL $101,566 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 East Hartford, CT $110,906 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Houston, TX $117,000 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Houston, TX $117,000 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Maitland, FL $105,539 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 Charlotte, NC $102,107 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 4 Houston, TX $118,082 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Houston, TX $118,269 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 3 East Hartford, CT $93,205 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Maitland, FL $105,534 Certified FY2025
Environmental Engineer 2 Chicago, IL $79,040 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Maitland, FL $105,534 Certified FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Maitland, FL $105,534 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Environmental Engineer 4 El Paso, TX $92,602 Certified FY2025
Electrical Engineer 7 Irvine, CA $189,821 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 3 Austin, TX $86,174 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Transportation Engineer 4 Dallas, TX $116,189 Certified FY2025
Transportation Planner 3 Charlotte, NC $93,059 Certified FY2024
Transportation Planner 4 Dallas, TX $108,035 Certified FY2024
Transportation Engineer 3 Houston, TX $98,530 Certified FY2024
Electrical Engineer 6 Irvine, CA $172,557 Certified FY2024
Environmental Engineer 4 Houston, TX $121,347 Certified FY2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has CDM Smith Inc filed?

CDM Smith Inc has filed 98 H-1B LCA petitions covering 98 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for CDM Smith Inc?

CDM Smith Inc has a 95.9% certification rate, with 94 out of 98 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at CDM Smith Inc?

The average H-1B salary at CDM Smith Inc is $104,915. Salaries range from $73,965 to $189,821.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at CDM Smith Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at CDM Smith Inc include Transportation Planner 3, Transportation Planner 4, Transportation Engineer 4. The most common position is Transportation Planner 3 with 11 petitions at an average salary of $89,152.

Where is CDM Smith Inc located?

CDM Smith Inc is headquartered in Boston, MA. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 21 states, with the most positions in TX, FL, CT.

Is CDM Smith Inc H-1B dependent?

No, CDM Smith Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has CDM Smith Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

CDM Smith Inc filed 29 petitions in FY2023 and 4 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $99,063 to $127,686.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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