HDR Engineering
H-1B salaries and sponsorship, from 226 certified filings (FY2025–FY2026)
- Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
- Main U.S. filing address: Omaha, NE
At a glance
- HDR Engineering hires entry-level. 56% of its filings are Level I, 2.9 times the share across all H-1B employers (19%).
- Most filed: Civil Engineer. 65% of its filings. After that come Construction Manager and Electrical Engineer.
- Mostly above the prevailing wage. 82% of filings are above the prevailing wage. Median offer $101,202, median prevailing wage $84,958.
- 3rd among the largest filers in its industry. HDR Engineering's median ($101,202) is below Honeywell International and WSP and above AECOM Technical Services.
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Percentiles from HDR Engineering's certified H-1B filings, base salary only. Jobs with at least 10 filings.
What HDR Engineering hires for
Bar: share of HDR Engineering's filings. Figure: median base salary. Top 10 jobs account for 97% of filings (16 occupations in total).
Show all 5 jobs
| Job | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineer | $97,063 | 148 |
| Construction Manager | $105,019 | 18 |
| Electrical Engineer | $102,523 | 17 |
| Mechanical Engineer | $110,011 | 13 |
| Transportation Planner | $84,094 | 10 |
Jobs with at least 10 filings at HDR Engineering.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 56% of filings
Mid-level · 7% of filings
Senior · 21% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
Level medians mix different jobs, so a higher level can show a lower median. Within one job, pay rises with level.
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level · Level I | $86,362 | 127 |
| Mid-level · Level II | $118,576 | 16 |
| Senior · Level III | $111,436 | 48 |
| Expert · Level IV | $158,662 | 35 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
HDR Engineering vs. industry peers
Honeywell International$155,125
WSP$104,000
HDR Engineering$101,202
AECOM Technical Services$97,865
Stantec Consulting Services$97,479
L&T Technology Services$93,018
VAStek$87,360
Median base salary, all jobs, FY2025–FY2026. Largest H-1B filers with the same industry code (NAICS 5413).
Where HDR Engineering files
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 7 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | $104,115 | 18 |
| Austin, TX | $92,102 | 15 |
| Seattle, WA | $108,160 | 14 |
| Chicago, IL | $105,011 | 12 |
| San Francisco, CA | $125,320 | 12 |
| Houston, TX | $110,261 | 11 |
| Washington, DC | $93,756 | 10 |
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $78,385 |
| 25th | $84,099 |
| 50th (median) | $101,202 |
| 75th | $120,546 |
| 90th | $148,512 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $76,315 | $66,915 | $100,960 | 59 |
| FY2021 | $79,976 | $72,155 | $102,690 | 63 |
| FY2022 | $88,826 | $77,813 | $104,250 | 94 |
| FY2023 | $93,246 | $80,000 | $110,677 | 49 |
| FY2024 | $90,095 | $80,002 | $113,610 | 90 |
| FY2025 | $96,658 | $82,316 | $120,370 | 131 |
| FY2026 | $103,605 | $87,287 | $119,901 | 95 |
Pay vs. prevailing wage
Filing at exactly the prevailing wage does not mean low pay: at senior levels and in high-cost areas the prevailing wage itself is high.
Job titles at HDR Engineering
| Job title | Median | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Wastewater Engineer in Training Eit | $89,794 | $85.2k–$103.6k | 15 |
| Traffic Engineer in Training Eit | $80,215 | $78.2k–$85.1k | 10 |
Job titles as written on the filings, with at least 10 filings. Middle 50%: 25th–75th percentile.
About HDR Engineering
HDR Engineering's filings list its industry as Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector, NAICS 5413). Its main U.S. filing address is in Omaha, NE and its filings in the data run from FY2020 to FY2026 Q3. In the latest two fiscal years, the most filed jobs are Civil Engineer, Construction Manager and Electrical Engineer and the main metro areas are Dallas, TX, Austin, TX and Seattle, WA. The most common wage level in those years is Level I (entry-level).
Questions
Does HDR Engineering sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. HDR Engineering filed 226 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications in FY2025–FY2026, the latest two fiscal years. The most recent filing in the data is from FY2026 Q3. A certified LCA is a step before the H-1B petition; it is not a visa approval.
How much does HDR Engineering pay H-1B workers?
The median base salary on HDR Engineering's H-1B filings is $101,202; half of filings fall between $84,099 and $120,546. Bonus and stock are not included.