Wichita State University Mechanical Engineer (R&D) salary
Based on 14 H-1B filings by Wichita State University, fiscal years 2025–2026. Base salary only.
Also listed as: Researcher Iii Mechanical Engineering
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $60,002 |
| 25th | $65,375 |
| 50th (median) | $71,406 |
| 75th | $76,750 |
| 90th | $82,900 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
Show as table
| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | – | – | – | 7 |
| FY2021 | – | – | – | 8 |
| FY2022 | – | – | – | 9 |
| FY2023 | $61,516 | $60,000 | $66,347 | 12 |
| FY2024 | $72,000 | $68,000 | $79,000 | 13 |
| FY2025 | $71,406 | $65,000 | $76,000 | 13 |
| FY2026 | – | – | – | 1 |
By city
Cities with at least 10 filings. Figure: median salary.
By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $67,000 | 11 |
| Level II · Qualified | too few | 3 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Questions
How much does a mechanical engineer (r&d) make at Wichita State University?
In H-1B filings, Wichita State University's median base salary for Mechanical Engineer (R&D) is $71,406; half of filings fall between $65,375 and $76,750. Bonus and stock are not included.
Does Wichita State University sponsor H-1B visas for mechanical engineer (r&d)s?
Yes. Wichita State University filed 14 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 17-2144 (Mechanical Engineers, R&D), so this page covers every job title Wichita State University 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
