Clothing Stores, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Clothing Stores (NAICS 4481) filed 2,222 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $140K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Clothing Stores
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Gap, Inc. | 262 | $156K |
| lululemon usa inc. | 194 | $175K |
| Gap Inc. | 158 | $177K |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Management Co. | 158 | $130K |
| Ralph Lauren Corporation | 145 | $149K |
| American Eagle Outfitters Inc. | 124 | $137K |
| Levi Strauss & Co. | 96 | $155K |
| Neiman Marcus Group LLC | 91 | $145K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4481, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Clothing Stores
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). 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) | 207 | 9.9% | $76K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 438 | 21.0% | $121K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 593 | 28.4% | $150K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 848 | 40.7% | $152K | 4× |
Across 2,086 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 Clothing Stores
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 576 | $150K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 194 | $135K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 155 | $176K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 102 | $166K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 94 | $130K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 92 | $154K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 88 | $126K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 68 | $121K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Clothing Stores H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 673 | $162K |
| New York | 278 | $116K |
| Ohio | 265 | $120K |
| Texas | 241 | $140K |
| Washington | 215 | $173K |
| New Jersey | 131 | $146K |
| Pennsylvania | 113 | $122K |
| Massachusetts | 73 | $144K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Clothing Stores H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | 421 | $165K |
| New York, NY | 229 | $120K |
| Seattle, WA | 194 | $175K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
Related H-1B Data
Find H-1B Jobs in Clothing Stores
Browse active openings from verified H-1B sponsors in this industry.
Browse JobsH1B Visa Jobs Research Team
Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4481, Clothing Stores, 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).