Outpaid

Southwest Research Institute
Mechanical Engineers, R&D salary
in San Antonio, TX

Southwest Research Institute reported a median base wage of $121,186 across 6 certified LCA filings for Mechanical Engineers, R&D (SOC 17-2144) in San Antonio, TX. The middle half ran $116,351–$122,944.

Median
$121,186
25th pct
$116,351
75th pct
$122,944
90th pct
$127,939
6 SWORN FILINGS · RANGE $103,766–$132,348
P25 $116KMEDIAN $121KP75 · ASK $123K$104K$132K
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RECENT FILINGS · PUBLIC DOL CASE NUMBERS

I-200-26019-569000Level IV$132,348
I-200-26110-813364Level III$123,530
I-200-26076-710076Level III$121,186
I-200-26019-568994Level III$121,186
I-200-25308-369408Level III$114,739
I-200-26149-960334Level II$103,766

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Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = WAGE_RATE_OF_PAY_FROM annualized (base wage offered, not total comp). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.