Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 4243) filed 748 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $75K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bisonte Industrial USA LLC | 32 | $85K |
| Steven Madden, Ltd. | 16 | $112K |
| The William Carter Company, Inc. | 13 | $128K |
| Ariat International, Inc. | 11 | $115K |
| Payless Shoesource Worldwide, LLC | 11 | $90K |
| Brooks Sports, Inc. | 10 | $139K |
| David Peyser Sportswear, Inc. | 8 | $75K |
| 13 Rattles Inc | 8 | $78K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4243, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 384 | 52.0% | $62K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 224 | 30.3% | $82K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 71 | 9.6% | $105K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 60 | 8.1% | $156K | 4× |
Across 739 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fashion Designers | 111 | $60K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 96 | $63K |
| Graphic Designers | 48 | $55K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 42 | $68K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 27 | $90K |
| Software Developers | 24 | $134K |
| Logisticians | 23 | $70K |
| Marketing Managers | 23 | $119K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 259 | $75K |
| California | 217 | $70K |
| New Jersey | 60 | $73K |
| Maryland | 45 | $85K |
| Florida | 35 | $90K |
| Texas | 27 | $65K |
| Georgia | 26 | $82K |
| Washington | 16 | $130K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 213 | $75K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4243, Apparel, Piece Goods, and Notions Merchant Wholesalers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).