Critical Care Nurses H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Critical Care Nurses is $79K/year, across 475 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 Critical Care Nurses petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 159 | 34.0% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 173 | 37.0% | $81K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 75 | 16.1% | $72K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 60 | 12.8% | $89K | 4× |
Across 467 certified Critical Care Nurses 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 Critical Care Nurses
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Resilience Healthcare Chicago Graduate Education Foundation | 49 | $83K |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation | 46 | $77K |
| Flint Healthcare, Inc. | 46 | $80K |
| Saint Peter\'s University Hospital, Inc. | 45 | $89K |
| Louisiana Children\'s Medical Center | 29 | $68K |
| Lifeline Nursing Solutions, LLC | 29 | $83K |
| Carnegie Health and Life Sciences Inc. | 25 | $83K |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | 22 | $67K |
Ranked by certified Critical Care Nurses filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Critical Care Nurses H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 122 | $81K |
| New Jersey | 55 | $89K |
| Louisiana | 51 | $68K |
| New Mexico | 35 | $74K |
| South Carolina | 31 | $83K |
| Georgia | 30 | $83K |
| Missouri | 29 | $63K |
| Ohio | 26 | $72K |
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 29-1141.03, Critical Care Nurses, 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.