Dairy Product Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Dairy Product Manufacturing (NAICS 3115) filed 553 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2022–2026), at a median offered wage of $110K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Dairy Product Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chobani, LLC | 44 | $125K |
| Hilmar Cheese Company Inc. | 38 | $114K |
| Great Lakes Cheese Co. Inc. | 37 | $98K |
| Leprino Foods Company | 32 | $139K |
| HP Hood LLC | 31 | $135K |
| Schreiber Foods, Inc. | 27 | $110K |
| Alamance Foods, Inc. | 26 | $68K |
| Darigold Inc. | 24 | $159K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3115, FY2022–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Dairy Product Manufacturing
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) | 82 | 15.4% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 172 | 32.3% | $94K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 99 | 18.6% | $125K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 179 | 33.6% | $134K | 4× |
Across 532 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 Dairy Product Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 118 | $93K |
| Software Developers | 57 | $138K |
| Industrial Engineers | 30 | $100K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 28 | $125K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 18 | $69K |
| Marketing Managers | 18 | $157K |
| General and Operations Managers | 17 | $103K |
| Industrial Production Managers | 17 | $127K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Dairy Product Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 77 | $115K |
| Wisconsin | 63 | $110K |
| California | 58 | $126K |
| Illinois | 51 | $127K |
| Texas | 40 | $130K |
| Ohio | 36 | $98K |
| Colorado | 35 | $140K |
| North Carolina | 32 | $73K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 3115, Dairy Product Manufacturing, 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).