Tesla Civil Engineer salary
Based on 29 H-1B filings by Tesla, Inc., fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Structural Engineer
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $110,000 |
| 25th | $116,000 |
| 50th (median) | $139,734 |
| 75th | $162,562 |
| 90th | $170,000 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 6 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 2 |
| FY2022 | $108,500 | $99,070 | $128,000 | 13 |
| FY2023 | $135,000 | $120,000 | $144,000 | 13 |
| FY2024 | $120,000 | $116,800 | $145,000 | 17 |
| FY2025 | $150,000 | $132,000 | $162,562 | 13 |
| FY2026 | $132,867 | $113,786 | $150,950 | 16 |
By state
Bar length: number of filings (Texas 15). Figure: average salary in that state.
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | too few | 1 |
| Level II · Qualified | $116,000 | 11 |
| Level III · Experienced | $141,859 | 10 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | too few | 4 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a civil engineer make at Tesla?
In H-1B filings, Tesla, Inc.'s median base salary for Civil Engineer is $139,734; half of filings fall between $116,000 and $162,562. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Tesla sponsor H-1B visas for civil engineers?
Yes. Tesla, Inc. filed 29 certified Labor Condition Applications for this role in FY2025–FY2026. A filing is a step before the visa petition, not an approval.
Which job titles are included?
Filings are grouped by occupation code 17-2051 (Civil Engineers), so this page covers every job title Tesla filed under that code.
Where does this data come from?
The U.S. Department of Labor's public LCA disclosure files, updated every quarter. Methodology