Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (NAICS 4831) filed 638 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $116K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival Corporation | 172 | $103K |
| Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | 78 | $112K |
| Matson Navigation Company | 56 | $146K |
| Cma Cgm America LLC | 43 | $138K |
| Crowley Maritime Corporation | 39 | $116K |
| Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. | 34 | $118K |
| NCL (Bahamas) Ltd. | 32 | $135K |
| Holland America Line N.V. | 26 | $127K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4831, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level III (Experienced). 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) | 50 | 8.0% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 187 | 29.8% | $101K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 236 | 37.6% | $117K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 155 | 24.7% | $140K | 4× |
Across 628 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 Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 179 | $128K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 45 | $124K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 39 | $88K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 34 | $150K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 29 | $80K |
| Data Scientists | 26 | $107K |
| Computer Network Architects | 25 | $127K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 16 | $82K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 325 | $111K |
| California | 53 | $130K |
| Texas | 46 | $118K |
| Virginia | 33 | $131K |
| Arizona | 30 | $137K |
| North Carolina | 23 | $150K |
| Washington | 23 | $127K |
| New York | 21 | $85K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 190 | $110K |
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 4831 — Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation — 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).