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HDR Engineering, Inc

316 H-1B petitions, 99.4% certified, $102,679 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Omaha, NE NAICS: 5413

The verdict

HDR Engineering, Inc filed 316 H-1B petitions, among the very largest U.S. sponsors - certified at 99.4% with a $102,679 median offered wage.

316
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
99.4%
DOL-certified
$102,679
median offered wage
Top 1%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Omaha, NE. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: HDR Engineering, Inc. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, HDR Engineering, Inc filed 316 Labor Condition Applications covering 316 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 99.4% (314 certified of 316 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 HDR Engineering, Inc’s H-1B petitions range from $57,304 at the low end to $243,172 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $102,679. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT) (16 petitions at $80,298 avg), followed by Bridge Engineer in Training (EIT) and Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT). 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. HDR Engineering, Inc is headquartered in Omaha, NE under NAICS code 5413, and places H-1B workers across 24 states, most heavily in TX, CA, WA. 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 HDR Engineering, Inc ranks. By H-1B petition volume, HDR Engineering, Inc is #612 of 119,880 employers nationally and #12 of 428 employers headquartered in NE. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

99.4%

Avg. Salary

$102,679

Median Salary

$102,679

Total Workers

316

Compare with another sponsor

HDR Engineering, Inc vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$102,679 · 38% higher than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
$74,405
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate99.4% · about the same as Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
99.0%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions316 · 46% lower than Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
This sponsor
Peer
588
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 20.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at HDR Engineering, Inc

Minimum
$57,304
Maximum
$243,172
Average Salary
$102,679

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+15.7%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Entry (Level I)

47.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

100%

Primary Worksite County

CONTRA COSTA, CA

7.6% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 65 petitions · 92.3% certified · $100,776 avg
FY2024 98 petitions · 92.9% certified · $100,118 avg
FY2025 140 petitions · 94.3% certified · $104,321 avg

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

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 65 60 $100,776
FY2024 98 91 $100,118
FY2025 140 132 $104,321
FY2026(partial) 13 13 $114,753

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT) 16 $80,298
Bridge Engineer in Training (EIT) 16 $90,967
Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) 14 $84,143
Traffic Engineer 13 $107,924
Structural Engineer 12 $115,115
Bridge Engineer 11 $110,091
Water/Wastewater Engineer 8 $108,589
Traffic Coordinator 7 $77,632
GIS Analyst 7 $80,582
Water/Wastewater Coordinator 6 $88,161
Transportation Planner 2 5 $119,895
Substation Electrical Engineer in Training (EIT) 5 $93,795
Hydraulic Structures Engineer 5 $137,503
Civil Coordinator 5 $79,335
Transportation Planner 1 4 $72,982

Geographic Distribution

Where HDR Engineering, Inc places H-1B workers across the United States

TX 24 petitions
CA 14 petitions
WA 9 petitions
VA 6 petitions
FL 6 petitions
AZ 6 petitions
MO 4 petitions
IL 4 petitions
OR 3 petitions
NJ 3 petitions
CO 3 petitions
NE 3 petitions

Plus 12 more states

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by HDR Engineering, Inc

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Project Manager/LA Section Lead Los Angeles, CA $218,442 Certified FY2026
Traffic Engineer Portland, OR $111,675 Certified FY2026
Traffic Engineer Portland, OR $111,675 Certified FY2026
Water/Wastewater Coordinator Las Vegas, NV $89,024 Certified FY2026
Transportation Engineer Dallas, TX $103,210 Certified FY2026
Water Resources Engineer in Training (EIT) Bellevue, WA $91,270 Certified FY2026
Mechanical Engineer Arlington, VA $126,901 Certified FY2026
Substation Coordinator Kansas City, MO $84,000 Certified FY2026
Senior Substation Electrical Engineer Saint Louis Park, MN $150,342 Certified FY2026
Bridge Engineer Dallas, TX $105,019 Certified FY2026
Senior Mechanical Engineer Round Rock, TX $170,456 /Month Certified FY2026
Rail Bridge Coordinator Brentwood, TN $78,000 Certified FY2026
Structural Engineer Chicago, IL $107,474 Certified FY2026
Solid Waste Project Manager Fort Mill, SC $147,014 Certified FY2025
Distribution Engineer in Training (EIT) San Diego, CA $110,011 Certified FY2025
Distribution Engineer in Training (EIT) San Diego, CA $110,011 Certified FY2025
Deputy Bridge Section Manager Bellevue, WA $147,014 Certified FY2025
Senior Environmental Planner Dallas, TX $182,562 Certified FY2025
Water Resources Project Manager Dallas, TX $138,008 Certified FY2025
GIS Analyst Round Rock, TX $87,360 Certified FY2025
Traffic Engineer Austin, TX $116,771 Certified FY2025
Water Resources Project Manager Dallas, TX $138,008 Certified FY2025
Senior Project Engineer Doral, FL $101,546 Certified FY2025
Construction Designer Virginia Beach, VA $93,600 Certified FY2025
Maritime Planning Practice Lead Pennington, NJ $224,640 Certified FY2025
Assistant Change Manager Bellevue, WA $120,723 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Rail Engineer in Training (EIT) Jacksonville, FL $72,010 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Structural Project Engineer Rosemont, IL $102,669 Certified FY2025
Civil Coordinator Woodcliff Lake, NJ $83,886 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Civil Constructability Engineer in Training (EIT) Denver, CO $85,010 Certified FY2025
Electrical Coordinator Honolulu, HI $102,523 Certified FY2025
San Diego Area Digital Delivery Project Manager San Diego, CA $165,464 Certified FY2025
Urban Designer Berkeley, CA $101,358 Certified FY2025
Structural Engineer Round Rock, TX $114,525 Certified FY2025
San Diego Area Digital Delivery Project Manager San Diego, CA $165,464 Certified FY2025
Bridge Engineer Round Rock, TX $123,219 Certified FY2025
Water/Wastewater Coordinator Kansas City, MO $90,917 Certified FY2025
Mechanical Coordinator San Antonio, TX $77,563 Certified FY2025
GIS Analyst Walnut Creek, CA $90,147 Certified FY2025
Planner 1 Austin, TX $70,075 Certified FY2025
Senior Substation Structural Engineer Houston, TX $156,166 Certified FY2025
Structural Engineer Bellevue, WA $124,987 Certified FY2025
Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT) Jacksonville, FL $78,478 Certified FY2025
Rail Engineer in Training (EIT) Portland, OR $78,582 Certified FY2025
Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT) Phoenix, AZ $81,952 Certified FY2025
Bridge Engineer in Training (EIT) Walnut Creek, CA $110,000 Certified FY2025
Water/Wastewater Engineer Santa Clara, CA $129,667 Certified FY2025
Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT) Phoenix, AZ $82,680 Certified FY2025
Transportation Coordinator Dallas, TX $81,328 Certified FY2025
Structural Engineer Rosemont, IL $102,669 Certified FY2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has HDR Engineering, Inc filed?

HDR Engineering, Inc has filed 316 H-1B LCA petitions covering 316 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for HDR Engineering, Inc?

HDR Engineering, Inc has a 99.4% certification rate, with 314 out of 316 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at HDR Engineering, Inc?

The average H-1B salary at HDR Engineering, Inc is $102,679. Salaries range from $57,304 to $243,172.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc?

The top H-1B job titles at HDR Engineering, Inc include Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT), Bridge Engineer in Training (EIT), Water/Wastewater Engineer in Training (EIT). The most common position is Traffic Engineer in Training (EIT) with 16 petitions at an average salary of $80,298.

Where is HDR Engineering, Inc located?

HDR Engineering, Inc is headquartered in Omaha, NE. Their H-1B workers are distributed across 24 states, with the most positions in TX, CA, WA.

Is HDR Engineering, Inc H-1B dependent?

No, HDR Engineering, Inc is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has HDR Engineering, Inc's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

HDR Engineering, Inc filed 65 petitions in FY2023 and 13 in FY2026. Average salary increased from $100,776 to $114,753.

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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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