Clergy H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Clergy is $53K/year, across 652 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Clergy petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 331 | 51.2% | $45K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 173 | 26.7% | $58K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 74 | 11.4% | $67K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 69 | 10.7% | $77K | 4× |
Across 647 certified Clergy filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Clergy
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles | 23 | $55K |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | 16 | $37K |
| Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles | 15 | $40K |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Paterson | 9 | $42K |
| Roman Catholic Diocese of Allentown | 9 | $36K |
| Wisconsin Conference of The United Methodist Church | 9 | $45K |
| Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston | 8 | $36K |
| Great Plains Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church | 8 | $50K |
Ranked by certified Clergy filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Clergy H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 98 | $55K |
| Texas | 63 | $44K |
| New York | 37 | $61K |
| Ohio | 36 | $45K |
| Pennsylvania | 28 | $52K |
| Florida | 27 | $62K |
| New Jersey | 24 | $44K |
| Illinois | 22 | $41K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 21-2011.00, Clergy, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.