Footwear Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Footwear Manufacturing (NAICS 3162) filed 1,965 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $155K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Footwear Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| NIKE, Inc. | 1,400 | $159K |
| NIKE USA Inc. | 210 | $161K |
| adidas America, Inc. | 47 | $107K |
| Nike Retail Services Inc | 47 | $146K |
| Converse Inc. | 43 | $160K |
| Skechers USA, Inc. | 34 | $140K |
| New Balance Athletics, Inc. | 21 | $131K |
| Nike Ihm Inc. | 13 | $153K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3162, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Footwear 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) | 33 | 1.7% | $81K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 221 | 11.6% | $123K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 500 | 26.2% | $150K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,157 | 60.5% | $166K | 4× |
Across 1,911 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 Footwear Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 680 | $160K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 209 | $145K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 204 | $193K |
| Data Scientists | 83 | $151K |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | 78 | $123K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 66 | $146K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 64 | $155K |
| Marketing Managers | 56 | $150K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Footwear Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 1,518 | $156K |
| California | 107 | $170K |
| Massachusetts | 82 | $148K |
| Texas | 41 | $161K |
| Georgia | 41 | $153K |
| Tennessee | 35 | $126K |
| New York | 27 | $172K |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $123K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Footwear Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Beaverton, OR | 1,189 | $155K |
| Portland, OR | 153 | $160K |
| Hillsboro, OR | 150 | $160K |
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 3162, Footwear 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).