Louisiana H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B petitions in Louisiana are filed at Level II (Qualified)(45.5% of 5,959 filings). Because the 2026 wage-weighted lottery gives higher DOL prevailing wage levels more entries in the selection pool (Level IV = 4, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1), where your employer files directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | 2026 Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 32% | $65K | $53K–$81K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 45.5% | $90K | $70K–$142K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 13% | $90K | $71K–$118K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 9.5% | $126K | $99K–$157K | 4× |
Distribution across 5,959 certified LCA filings with a Louisiana worksite (DOL FY2022–2026). Entry-weight column reflects the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026 (Level IV = 4 entries, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1 in the registration pool). USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Louisiana Employers Filing at Level III–IV
These Louisiana employers most often file petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels — the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Children\'s Medical Center | Level III | 84 | $68K |
| DXC Technology Services LLC | Level IV | 63 | $99K |
| IBM Corporation | Level IV | 44 | $133K |
| LSU Agricultural Center | Level III | 35 | $82K |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc. | Level III | 26 | $327K |
| Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company | Level IV | 22 | $122K |
| International Business Machines Corporation | Level IV | 18 | $105K |
| Venture Global LNG, Inc. | Level IV | 17 | $225K |
Ranked by Level III–IV filing volume in Louisiana. Linked employers have a full sponsorship profile.
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
Every H-1B Labor Condition Application is filed at one of four DOL prevailing wage levels, set by the role's required experience and the OES survey for the occupation and location:
- Level I (Entry): roughly the 17th percentile wage — new graduates and early-career hires.
- Level II (Qualified): ~34th percentile — some experience, the most common H-1B level.
- Level III (Experienced): ~50th percentile — independent, senior-leaning roles.
- Level IV (Expert): ~67th percentile and up — lead, principal, and managerial roles.
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Wage-level distribution aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Based on 5,959 certified filings with a Louisiana worksite and a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery entry-weight figures reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level.