Motor Vehicle Manufacturing — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Motor Vehicle Manufacturing (NAICS 3361) filed 25,600 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $134K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 8,470 | $145K |
| Ford Motor Company | 3,788 | $113K |
| Rivian Automotive, LLC | 2,202 | $150K |
| Lucid USA, Inc. | 2,053 | $145K |
| General Motors | 1,650 | $135K |
| General Motors Company | 1,466 | $117K |
| Zoox Inc. | 1,110 | $162K |
| Fca US LLC | 1,001 | $125K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3361, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level III (Experienced). 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) | 1,873 | 8.6% | $93K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 6,661 | 30.4% | $115K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 6,764 | 30.9% | $142K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 6,606 | 30.2% | $145K | 4× |
Across 21,904 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 Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 4,925 | $150K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 4,203 | $127K |
| Electrical Engineers | 2,405 | $128K |
| Industrial Engineers | 2,004 | $120K |
| Manufacturing Engineers | 1,568 | $126K |
| Automotive Engineers | 1,469 | $121K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 701 | $125K |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | 669 | $173K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Motor Vehicle Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,408 | $156K |
| Michigan | 7,770 | $118K |
| Texas | 2,169 | $135K |
| Illinois | 927 | $116K |
| Nevada | 705 | $115K |
| Arizona | 588 | $121K |
| Ohio | 355 | $98K |
| North Carolina | 223 | $110K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, CA | 3,088 | $149K |
| Palo Alto, CA | 2,681 | $170K |
| Dearborn, MI | 2,123 | $115K |
| Warren, MI | 1,867 | $123K |
| Newark, CA | 1,666 | $155K |
| Austin, TX | 1,583 | $134K |
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 (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 3361 — Motor Vehicle 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).