Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers is $60K/year, across 522 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 195 | 39.7% | $53K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 199 | 40.5% | $59K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 50 | 10.2% | $82K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 47 | 9.6% | $102K | 4× |
Across 491 certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| C.C.M.S. | 68 | $61K |
| GANDARA Mental HEALTH CENTER Inc | 53 | $49K |
| Omni Health Services Inc. | 30 | $50K |
| The Child Center of NY | 15 | $53K |
| New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation | 13 | $75K |
| North Suffolk Community Services, Inc. | 12 | $67K |
| Asian Counseling and Referral Service | 11 | $57K |
| Hamilton-Madison House | 11 | $55K |
Ranked by certified Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 193 | $62K |
| Massachusetts | 85 | $50K |
| California | 45 | $75K |
| Pennsylvania | 42 | $50K |
| Illinois | 35 | $60K |
| Washington | 23 | $60K |
| Texas | 12 | $48K |
| Minnesota | 9 | $54K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 21-1023.00, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.