Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (NAICS 3311) filed 509 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $103K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Big River Steel LLC | 48 | $103K |
| Primetals Technologies USA LLC | 35 | $106K |
| United States Steel Corporation | 33 | $117K |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Steel LLC | 24 | $110K |
| Nucor Corporation | 20 | $96K |
| AM/NS Calvert LLC | 18 | $101K |
| Gerdau Ameristeel US Inc. | 17 | $121K |
| ArcelorMittal USA Research LLC | 15 | $90K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3311, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 72 | 14.3% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 215 | 42.6% | $98K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 128 | 25.3% | $110K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 90 | 17.8% | $133K | 4× |
Across 505 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 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineers | 74 | $100K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 71 | $95K |
| Software Developers | 56 | $112K |
| Industrial Engineers | 52 | $99K |
| Electrical Engineers | 48 | $105K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 16 | $113K |
| Industrial Production Managers | 13 | $141K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 13 | $98K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 65 | $100K |
| Texas | 62 | $111K |
| Indiana | 48 | $105K |
| Ohio | 39 | $109K |
| Alabama | 38 | $102K |
| Michigan | 33 | $98K |
| Kentucky | 33 | $99K |
| Georgia | 29 | $112K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 3311, Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy 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).