Illinois · H1B Market 2026

H1B Jobs in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield is Illinois' state capital. H1B demand centers on state government IT and healthcare. University of Illinois Springfield is cap-exempt for academic faculty.

2,800
Annual Petitions
$98,000
Median Salary
State of Illinois
Top Employer

H1B Industries in Springfield

State Government (State of Illinois, IDOT — primary employer)
Healthcare (Memorial Health, HSHS St. John's Hospital)
Education (University of Illinois Springfield — cap-exempt)
Legal/Government Contracting
Insurance (State Farm proximity in Bloomington)

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