H-1B Visa Job Categories Directory

Browse 1,407 H-1B visa job categories organized by SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code. Each category links to detailed salary data, sponsoring employers, and filing trends from U.S. Department of Labor public records.

1,407

Job Categories

70,006

Est. H-1B Filings

$134,526

Avg H-1B Salary

Computer and Mathematical

Top 15 Most Popular H-1B Job Titles

These are the most frequently filed H-1B visa job titles based on employer profile data. Click any title to view detailed salary data, sponsoring employers, and filing trends.

#	Job Title	Est. Filings	Avg Salary	Employers
1	Data Scientist	269	$140,110	126
2	Mechanical Engineer	103	$112,198	44
3	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
4	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
5	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
6	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
7	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
8	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
9	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
10	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
11	Software Developers	40	$115,424	7
12	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	33	$101,937	1
13	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	33	$101,937	1
14	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	33	$101,937	1
15	Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	33	$101,937	1

H-1B Filings by Industry Category

Overview of H-1B visa filing activity across all Standard Occupational Classification categories.

Category	Job Titles	Est. Filings	Avg Salary
Computer and Mathematical	177	864	$125,399
Other	39	271	$110,606
Architecture and Engineering	138	44	$121,079
Business and Financial	93	23	$89,164
Life, Physical, and Social Science	131	2	$70,447
Educational Instruction	132	2	$76,987

Management (107 titles)

Chief Executives Chief Executives Chief Sustainability Officers General and Operations Managers General and Operations Managers General and Operations Managers Finance Managers Advertising and Promotions Managers Advertising and Promotions Managers Green Marketers Marketing Managers Marketing Managers Marketing Managers Sales Managers Sales Managers Sales Managers PUBLIC RELATIONS AND FUNDRAISING MANAGERS Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Public Relations Managers Public Relations Managers Fundraising Managers Administrative Services Managers Administrative Services Managers Facilities Managers Security Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers Computer and Information Systems Managers Financial Managers Financial Managers Treasurers and Controllers Financial Managers, Branch or Department Investment Fund Managers Industrial Production Managers Industrial Production Managers Quality Control Systems Managers Biofuels Production Managers Biomass Power Plant Managers Hydroelectric Production Managers Purchasing Managers Purchasing Managers Purchasing Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers Transportation Managers Storage and Distribution Managers Logistics Managers Logistics Managers Supply Chain Managers Compensation and Benefits Managers Human Resources Manager Human Resources Managers Human Resources Managers TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGERS Training and Development Managers Farmers, Ranchers, and other Agricultural Managers Farmers, Ranchers, and Other Agricultural Managers Nursery and Greenhouse Managers Farm and Ranch Managers Aquacultural Managers Construction Managers Construction Managers Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare Education Administrators, Preschool and Childcare Center/Program Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School Education Administrators, Postsecondary Education Administrators, Postsecondary Education Administrators, All Other Distance Learning Coordinators Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Architectural and Engineering Managers Architectural and Engineering Managers Architectural and Engineering Managers Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers Food Service Managers Food Service Managers Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling Lodging Managers Lodging Managers Medical and Health Services Managers Medical and Health Services Managers Natural Sciences, Managers Natural Sciences Managers Clinical Research Coordinators Water Resource Specialists 9141-11-01 00:00:00 Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers Social and Community Service Managers Social and Community Service Managers Emergency Management Directors Personal Service Managers, All Other Fitness and Wellness Coordinators Spa Managers Managers, All Other Managers, All Other Regulatory Affairs Managers Compliance Managers Investment Fund Managers Supply Chain Managers Supply Chain Managers Security Managers Loss Prevention Managers Wind Energy Operations Managers Wind Energy Project Managers Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers

Other (39 titles) 39 job titles · 271 est. filings · avg salary $110,606

Cost Estimators Physicians, All Other Software Developers Software Developers Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers Information Technology Project Managers Accountants and Auditors Business Intelligence Analysts Data Scientists Business Intelligence Analysts Software Developers Mechanical Engineer Business Teachers, Postsecondary Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary ADVERTISING AND PROMOTIONS MANAGER Marketing Managers Sales Managers Public Relations and Fundraising Managers Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary Computer and Information Systems Managers Financial Managers Industrial Production Managers Purchasing Managers Logistics Managers Sales Engineers Sales Engineer Public accountants' (CPAs) private practices, certified,Computer Systems Design and Related Services Custom Computer Programming Services Construction Managers Education Administrators, Postsecondary Architectural and Engineering Managers Food Service Managers Lodging Managers Medical and Health Services Managers Natural Sciences, Managers Social and Community Service Managers Emergency Management Directors Supply Chain Managers

Business and Financial (93 titles) 93 job titles · 23 est. filings · avg salary $89,164

Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Buyers and Purchasing Agents, Farm Products Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators Compliance Officers Compliance Officers Environmental Compliance Inspectors Licensing Examiners and Inspectors Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers Government Property Inspectors and Investigators Regulatory Affairs Specialists Customs Brokers Cost Estimators Cost Estimators Human Resources Specialists Human Resources Specialists Human Resources Specialists Labor Relations Specialists Logistics Analysts Logisticians Logisticians Logistics Engineers Logistics Analysts Project Management Specialists Project Management Specialists Management Analyst Management Analysts Management Analysts Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners Fundraisers Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists Training and Development Specialists Training and Development Specialists Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Market Research Analysts and Marketing Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists Search Marketing Strategists Business Operations Specialists, All Other Business Operations Specialists, All Other Energy Auditors Security Management Specialists Business Continuity Planners Sustainability Specialists Online Merchants Security Management Specialists Accountant and Auditor Accountants and Auditors Accountants and Auditors Accountants Auditors Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Assessors Appraisers, Real Estate Appraisers of Personal and Business Property Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate Budget Analysts Budget Analysts Credit Analysts Credit Analysts Financial Analysts Financial Analysts Financial Analysts Business Intelligence Analysts Personal Financial Advisors Personal Financial Advisors Insurance Underwriters Financial Risk Specialists Financial Risk Specialists Financial Examiners Financial Examiners Credit Counselors Loan Counselors Loan Officers Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents Tax Preparers Financial Specialist Financial Quantitative Analysts Financial Specialists, All Other Financial Quantitative Analysts Risk Management Specialists Investment Underwriters Fraud Examiners, Investigators and Analysts Financial Quantitative Analysts

Computer and Mathematical (177 titles) 177 job titles · 864 est. filings · avg salary $125,399

Architecture and Engineering (138 titles) 138 job titles · 44 est. filings · avg salary $121,079

Life, Physical, and Social Science (131 titles) 131 job titles · 2 est. filings · avg salary $70,447

Animal Scientists Animal Scientists Food Scientists and Technologists Food Scientists and Technologists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Soil and Plant Scientists Soil and Plant Scientists Biologists Biochemists and Biophysicists Biochemists and Biophysicists Microbiologists Microbiologists Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists Biological Scientists, All Other Biological Scientists, All Other Bioinformatics Scientists Molecular and Cellular Biologists Geneticists Biologists MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGISTS CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS CONSERVATION SCIENTISTS Conservation Scientists Soil and Water Conservationists Range Managers Park Naturalists Foresters 19-1042 Epidemiologists Epidemiologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists Life Scientists, All Other Life Scientists, All Other Astronomers Astronomers Physicists Physicists Atmospheric and Space Scientists Atmospheric and Space Scientists Chemists Chemists Materials Scientists Materials Scientists Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health Climate Change Analysts Environmental Restoration Planners Industrial Ecologists Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers Hydrologist Hydrologists Physical Scientists, All Other Physical Scientists, All Other Remote Sensing Scientists and Technologists Economists Economists Economists Environmental Economists SURVEY RESEARCHERS Survey Researchers Survey Researchers Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists School Psychologists Clinical Psychologists Counseling Psychologists Industrial-Organizational Psychologists CLINICAL AND COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGISTS Clinical and Counseling Psychologists School Psychologists School Psychologists Psychologists, All Other Psychologists, All Other Neuropsychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists Neuropsychologists Clinical Neuropsychologists Sociologists Sociologists Urban and Regional Planners Urban and Regional Planners Anthropologists and Archeologists Anthropologists and Archeologists Anthropologists Archeologists Geographers Geographers Historians Historians Political Scientists Political Scientists Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other Transportation Planners Agricultural and Food Science Technicians Agricultural Technicians Food Science Technicians AGRICULTURAL TECHNICIAN Agricultural Technicians Precision Agriculture Technicians Food Science Technicians Biological Technicians Biological Technicians Chemical Technicians Geological and Petroleum Technicians Geophysical Data Technicians Geological Sample Test Technicians ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PROTECTION TECHNICIANS, INCLUDING HEALTH Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Geological Technicians, Except Hydrologic Technicians Nuclear Technicians Nuclear Equipment Operation Technicians Social Science Research Assistants Social Science Research Assistants City and Regional Planning Aides Forest and Conservation Technicians ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND PROTECTION TECHNICIAN Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health Forensic Science Technicians Forensic Science Technicians Forest and Conservation Technicians Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other Quality Control Analysts Precision Agriculture Technicians Remote Sensing Technicians Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Clinical Research Coordinators

Community and Social Service (28 titles)

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Educational, Guidance, School, and Vocational Counselors Marriage and Family Therapists Marriage and Family Therapists Mental Health Counselors Mental Health Counselors Rehabilitation Counselors Counselors, All Other Child, Family, and School Social Workers Child, Family, and School Social Workers Healthcare Social Workers Healthcare Social Workers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers Social Workers, All Other Health Educators Health Educators Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists Social and Human Service Assistants Community Health Workers Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other Clergy Clergy Directors, Religious Activities and Education Directors, Religious Activities and Education Religious Workers, All Other

Legal (12 titles)

Lawyers Lawyers Lawyers Judicial Law Clerks Judicial Law Clerks Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators Paralegals and Legal Assistants Paralegals and Legal Assistants Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers Legal Support Workers, All Other Legal Support Workers, All Other

Educational Instruction (132 titles) 132 job titles · 2 est. filings · avg salary $76,987

Arts, Design, Entertainment (73 titles)

ART DIRECTORS Art Directors Craft Artists Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators MULTIMEDIA ARTISTS AND ANIMATORS Multimedia Artists and Animators Multimedia Artists and Animators Artists and Related Workers, All Other Commercial and Industrial Designers Commercial and Industrial Designers Fashion Designers Floral Designers Graphic Designers Graphic Designers Graphic Designers Interior Designers Interior Designers Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers Set and Exhibit Designers Set and Exhibit Designers Designers, All Other Actors Producers and Directors Producers and Directors Producers Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio Program Directors Talent Directors Technical Directors/Managers Athletes and Sports Competitors Coaches and Scouts Coaches and Scouts Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials Dancers Choreographers Music Directors and Composers Music Directors and Composers Music Directors Music Composers and Arrangers Musicians and Singers Musicians and Singers Singers Musicians, Instrumental Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers, All Other Radio and Television Announcers Broadcast News Analysts Reporters and Correspondents News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists Public Relations Specialists Public Relations Specialists Public Relations Specialists Editors Editors Technical Writers Technical Writers Technical Writers Writers and Authors Writers and Authors Copy Writers Poets, Lyricists and Creative Writers Interpreters and Translators Interpreters and Translators Media and Communication Workers, All Other Audio and Video Equipment Technicians Broadcast Technicians Sound Engineering Technicians Lighting Technicians Photographers Camera Operators, Television, Video, and Motion Picture Film and Video Editors Film and Video Editors Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other

Healthcare Practitioners (179 titles)

Chiropractors Chiropractors Dentists, General Dentists, General Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Orthodontists Orthodontists Prosthodontists Dentists, All Other Specialists Dentists, All Other Specialists Dietitians and Nutrionists Dietitians and Nutritionists Optometrists Optometrists Pharmacists Pharmacists Anesthesiologists Anesthesiologists Family and General Practitioners Family and General Practitioners Internists, General Internists, General Obstetricians and Gynecologists Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pediatricians, General Pediatricians, General Psychiatrists Psychiatrists Surgeons Surgeons Physicians and Surgeons, All Other Physicians and Surgeons, All Other Allergists and Immunologists Dermatologists Hospitalists Neurologists Nuclear Medicine Physicians Ophthalmologists Pathologists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Preventive Medicine Physicians Radiologists Sports Medicine Physicians Urologists Physician Assistants Physician Assistants Anesthesiologist Assistants Podiatrists Occupational Therapists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Physical Therapists Radiation Therapists Recreational Therapists Recreational Therapists Art Therapists Music Therapists Respiratory Therapists Respiratory Therapists Speech-Language Pathologists Speech-Language Pathologists Exercise Physiologists Exercise Physiologists Therapists, All Other Art Therapists Music Therapists Veterinarians Veterinarians Registered Nurses Registered Nurses Acute Care Nurses Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses Critical Care Nurses Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Anesthetists Nurse Midwives Nurse Practitioners Nurse Practitioners Audiologists Audiologists Health Diagnosing and Treating Practitioners, All Other Acupuncturists Naturopathic Physicians Orthoptists Anesthesiologists Anesthesiologists Cardiologists Cardiologists Pediatricians, General Dermatologists Dermatologists Emergency Medicine Physicians Emergency Medicine Physicians Family Medicine Physicians Family Medicine Physicians General Internal Medicine Physicians General Internal Medicine Physicians Neurologists Neurologists Obstetricians and Gynecologists Obstetricians and Gynecologists Pediatricians, General Pediatricians, General Physicians, Pathologists Physicians, Pathologists Psychiatrists Psychiatrists Radiologists Radiologists Physicians, All Other Physicians, All Other Allergists and Immunologists Hospitalists Urologists Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians Preventive Medicine Physicians Sports Medicine Physicians Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric Pediatric Surgeons SURGEONS, ALL OTHER Surgeons, All Other Acupuncturists Dental Hygienists Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other Naturopathic Physicians Orthoptists Allergists and Immunologists Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists Cytogenetic Technologists Cytotechnologists Histotechnologists and Histologic Technicians Histotechnologists Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Histology Technicians Dental Hygienists Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Nuclear Medicine Technologists Nuclear Medicine Technologists Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Medical Dosimetrists Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics Paramedics Pharmacy Technicians Psychiatric Technicians Surgical Technologists VETERINARY TECHNOLOGISTS AND TECHNICIANS Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Ophthalmic Medical Technicians Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Medical Records Specialists Opticians, Dispensing ORTHOTISTS AND PROSTHETISTS Orthotists and Prosthetists Hearing Aid Specialists Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other Neurodiagnostic Technologists Surgical Assistants Patient Representatives Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Occupational Health and Safety Specialists Occupational Health and Safety Technicians Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars Athletic Trainers Athletic Trainers Genetic Counselors Genetic Counselors Surgical Assistants Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other Midwives

Healthcare Support (20 titles)

Protective Service (7 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Correctional Officers Firefighters Detectives and Criminal Investigators Intelligence Analysts Private Detectives and Investigators Security Guards Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers

Food Preparation and Serving (15 titles)

Chefs and Head Cooks Chefs and Head Cooks First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers Cooks, Fast Food Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria Cooks, Private Household Cooks, Restaurant Cooks, All Other Bartenders Baristas Fast Food and Counter Workers Baristas Waiters and Waitresses Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other

Building and Grounds Maintenance (10 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners Building Cleaning Workers, All Other Pest Control Workers Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Tree Trimmers and Pruners Grounds Maintenance Workers, All Other POETS, LYRICISTS AND CREATIVE WRITERS

Personal Care and Service (20 titles)

Sales (32 titles)

Office and Administrative Support (47 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers Communications Equipment Operators, All Other Bill and Account Collectors Billing and Posting Clerks Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks Procurement Clerks Financial Clerks, All Other Brokerage Clerks Court, Municipal, and License Clerks Municipal Clerks Credit Authorizers, Checkers, and Clerks Customer Service Representatives Patient Representatives File Clerks Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan Loan Interviewers and Clerks New Accounts Clerks Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping Receptionists and Information Clerks Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks Information and Record Clerks, All Other Cargo and Freight Agents Public Safety Telecommunicators Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks Stock Clerks and Order Fillers Stock Clerks, Sales Floor Stock Clerks- Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants Legal Secretaries Medical Secretaries Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive Data Entry Keyers Word Processors and Typists Desktop Publishers Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks Office Clerks, General Proofreaders and Copy Markers STATISTICAL ASSISTANTS Statistical Assistants Bioinformatics Technicians Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other

Farming, Fishing, and Forestry (11 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Workers First-Line Supervisors of Aquacultural Workers First-Line Supervisors of Agricultural Crop and Horticultural Workers Agricultural Inspectors Animal Breeders Agricultural Equipment Operators Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse Farmworkers, Farm, Ranch, and Aquacultural Animals Agricultural Workers, All Other Forest and Conservation Workers Logging Workers, All Other

Construction and Extraction (26 titles)

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair (37 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers Avionics Technicians Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians Automotive Body and Related Repairers Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics Automotive Master Mechanics Automotive Specialty Technicians Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians Bicycle Repairers Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers Home Appliance Repairers Industrial Machinery Mechanics Maintenance Workers, Machinery Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers Medical Equipment Repairers Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Musical Instrument Repairers and Tuners Watch Repairers Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Wind Turbine Service Technicians Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers Riggers Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other

Production (54 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers Electrical and Electronic Equipment Assemblers Engine and Other Machine Assemblers Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters Team Assemblers Assemblers and Fabricators, All Other Bakers Butchers and Meat Cutters Slaughterers and Meat Packers Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders Food Batchmakers Food Cooking Machine Operators and Tenders Food Processing Workers, All Other Forging Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Machinists Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic Tool and Die Makers Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other Prepress Technicians and Workers Printing Press Operators Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers Sewing Machine Operators Sewers, Hand Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers Upholsterers Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters Model Makers, Wood Nuclear Power Reactor Operators Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers Plant and System Operators, All Other Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers Jewelers and Precious Stone and Metal Workers Jewelers Gem and Diamond Workers Dental Laboratory Technicians Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders Painting, Coating, and Decorating Workers Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Semiconductor Processing Technicians Photographic Process Workers and Processing Machine Operators Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Production Workers, All Other Data Processing, Hosting, and Related Services

Transportation and Material Moving (19 titles)

First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators First-Line Supervisors of Transportation Workers, All Other Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers Commercial Pilots Commercial Pilots Airfield Operations Specialists Airfield Operations Specialists Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers Taxi Drivers Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other Locomotive Engineers Ship Engineers Transportation Inspectors Aviation Inspectors Freight and Cargo Inspectors Transportation Workers, All Other Packers and Packagers, Hand Stockers and Order Fillers

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common H-1B visa job titles?

The most common H-1B visa job titles include Data Scientist, Mechanical Engineer, Software Developers, Software Developers, Software Developers. These roles account for a significant share of all H-1B Labor Condition Applications filed with the U.S. Department of Labor.

What is the average salary for H-1B visa holders?

Based on our analysis of employer profiles, the national average salary for H-1B visa positions is approximately $134,526. Actual salaries vary significantly by job title, location, employer, and experience level.

Which job category has the highest H-1B salaries?

The Computer and Mathematical category has the highest average H-1B salaries at approximately $125,399. However, individual salaries depend on the specific job title, employer, and geographic location.

How are H-1B job titles classified?

H-1B job titles are classified using Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes maintained by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each SOC code groups similar occupations into categories like Computer and Mathematical (15-xxxx), Architecture and Engineering (17-xxxx), and Healthcare Practitioners (29-xxxx). Employers must assign the appropriate SOC code when filing a Labor Condition Application.

What SOC codes are most common for H-1B visas?

The most common SOC codes for H-1B visas fall within the 15-xxxx range (Computer and Mathematical occupations), followed by 17-xxxx (Architecture and Engineering) and 13-xxxx (Business and Financial Operations). Software Developers (15-1252), Computer Systems Analysts (15-1211), and Software Quality Assurance Analysts (15-1253) are among the most frequently filed SOC codes.

Can any job qualify for H-1B sponsorship?

Not every job qualifies for H-1B sponsorship. The position must be a "specialty occupation" that requires at least a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a specific field directly related to the job duties. The employer must also demonstrate that they will pay the prevailing wage for the position in the geographic area where the work will be performed.

What is the difference between job title and SOC code?

A job title is the specific name an employer gives to a position (e.g., "Senior Software Engineer"), while a SOC code is a standardized classification assigned by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (e.g., 15-1252 for Software Developers). Multiple different job titles can map to the same SOC code. The SOC code is used on official H-1B filings to ensure consistent salary and labor data comparisons.

About H-1B Job Categories

The U.S. Department of Labor classifies H-1B visa positions using Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes. These codes group similar job titles into categories, making it easier to compare salaries, sponsorship trends, and approval rates across occupations. Each job category page shows detailed filing data from Labor Condition Applications (LCAs).

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