Other Food Manufacturing — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Other Food Manufacturing (NAICS 3119) filed 2,998 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $129K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Other Food Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Starbucks Coffee Company | 623 | $153K |
| Archer Daniels Midland Company | 478 | $125K |
| Nestle USA, Inc | 80 | $130K |
| Nestle Regional Globe Office North America, Inc | 73 | $153K |
| Kraft Foods Group Brands LLC | 73 | $132K |
| The Wonderful Company, LLC | 72 | $149K |
| Cargill, Incorporated | 61 | $120K |
| Mondelez Global LLC | 56 | $146K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3119, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Other Food Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). 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) | 351 | 12.2% | $75K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 743 | 25.8% | $102K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 870 | 30.2% | $130K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 918 | 31.9% | $150K | 4× |
Across 2,882 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 Other Food Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 517 | $144K |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | 366 | $95K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 167 | $147K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 126 | $143K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 122 | $135K |
| Data Scientists | 119 | $125K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 113 | $152K |
| Industrial Engineers | 110 | $102K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Other Food Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 628 | $153K |
| Illinois | 404 | $120K |
| Kentucky | 324 | $130K |
| California | 304 | $120K |
| New Jersey | 204 | $120K |
| New York | 120 | $116K |
| Texas | 114 | $115K |
| Virginia | 91 | $137K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Other Food Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | 615 | $154K |
| Erlanger, KY | 314 | $130K |
| Chicago, IL | 157 | $135K |
| Decatur, IL | 104 | $100K |
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 3119 — Other Food 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).