Optometrists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Optometrists is $135K/year, across 361 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 Optometrists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 141 | 39.8% | $115K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 125 | 35.3% | $133K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 42 | 11.9% | $142K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 46 | 13.0% | $166K | 4× |
Across 354 certified Optometrists 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 Optometrists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Vision, Inc. | 37 | $104K |
| Visionworks of America, Inc. | 22 | $163K |
| Gulfview Vision Associates, P.A. | 10 | $172K |
| Warby Parker Inc. | 9 | $150K |
| Family Healthcare Network | 7 | $165K |
| Henry Ford Health System | 6 | $122K |
| Doctor\'s Exchange of Washington, P.C. | 6 | $103K |
| Doctor\'s Exchange of Arizona, P.C. | 5 | $149K |
Ranked by certified Optometrists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Optometrists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 77 | $135K |
| California | 41 | $144K |
| Florida | 32 | $134K |
| Massachusetts | 22 | $135K |
| Illinois | 21 | $130K |
| Wisconsin | 17 | $155K |
| Washington | 16 | $147K |
| Arizona | 15 | $135K |
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 29-1041.00, Optometrists, 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.