Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing (NAICS 3255) filed 904 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $111K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The Sherwin-Williams Company | 338 | $114K |
| PPG Industries, Inc. | 113 | $110K |
| Benjamin Moore & Co. | 60 | $140K |
| Henkel Corporation | 56 | $93K |
| Rust-Oleum Corporation | 34 | $87K |
| Henkel US Operations Corporation | 28 | $104K |
| Aeroseal, LLC. | 26 | $85K |
| Axalta Coating Systems, LLC | 22 | $118K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3255, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Paint, Coating, and Adhesive 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) | 91 | 12.7% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 182 | 25.3% | $91K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 159 | 22.1% | $115K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 286 | 39.8% | $128K | 4× |
Across 718 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 Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 276 | $121K |
| Chemists | 110 | $92K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 63 | $110K |
| Materials Scientists | 35 | $93K |
| Database Administrators | 28 | $110K |
| Industrial Engineers | 27 | $93K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 25 | $86K |
| Chemical Engineers | 25 | $110K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 373 | $112K |
| Pennsylvania | 114 | $111K |
| New Jersey | 91 | $135K |
| Texas | 42 | $108K |
| California | 38 | $111K |
| Michigan | 36 | $97K |
| Illinois | 34 | $120K |
| North Carolina | 28 | $105K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Paint, Coating, and Adhesive Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, OH | 299 | $115K |
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 3255, Paint, Coating, and Adhesive 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).