Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers (NAICS 4244) filed 2,174 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2022–2026), at a median offered wage of $93K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer Great Lakes Limited Partnership | 198 | $134K |
| Gordon Food Service, Inc. | 68 | $125K |
| McLane Company, Inc. | 46 | $97K |
| Shamrock Foods Company | 41 | $75K |
| Eastland Food Corporation | 39 | $61K |
| Delicatessen Services Company LLC | 39 | $122K |
| Flowers Bakeries LLC | 35 | $123K |
| Sun Fresh International, LLC | 33 | $120K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4244, FY2022–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). 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) | 699 | 32.9% | $65K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 588 | 27.7% | $86K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 304 | 14.3% | $120K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 532 | 25.1% | $139K | 4× |
Across 2,123 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 Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 354 | $133K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 150 | $60K |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 105 | $80K |
| General and Operations Managers | 101 | $112K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 95 | $66K |
| Agricultural Inspectors | 71 | $53K |
| Management Analysts | 65 | $74K |
| Marketing Managers | 59 | $126K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 353 | $82K |
| Michigan | 271 | $131K |
| New Jersey | 270 | $79K |
| Florida | 204 | $96K |
| Texas | 184 | $100K |
| New York | 136 | $87K |
| Georgia | 116 | $80K |
| Illinois | 104 | $103K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | 193 | $135K |
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 (FY2022–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4244, Grocery and Related Product Wholesalers, 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).