Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing (NAICS 3254) filed 19,375 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $122K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | 1,219 | $130K |
| Bristol-Myers Squibb Company | 982 | $148K |
| Abbvie Inc. | 860 | $140K |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 502 | $145K |
| Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | 453 | $150K |
| Zoetis, Inc. | 452 | $114K |
| St. Jude Medical, Cardiology Division, Inc. | 391 | $115K |
| Abbott Laboratories | 369 | $117K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3254, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 2,942 | 15.5% | $77K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 5,918 | 31.3% | $105K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 4,402 | 23.3% | $126K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 5,669 | 29.9% | $153K | 4× |
Across 18,931 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 Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Chemists | 2,768 | $89K |
| Software Developers | 1,037 | $140K |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 923 | $130K |
| Statisticians | 869 | $140K |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 857 | $113K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 625 | $135K |
| Validation Engineers | 623 | $105K |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialists | 591 | $98K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 4,013 | $123K |
| Massachusetts | 2,811 | $130K |
| California | 2,581 | $134K |
| Illinois | 1,296 | $125K |
| New York | 1,058 | $90K |
| Indiana | 995 | $122K |
| Pennsylvania | 896 | $115K |
| North Carolina | 790 | $125K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge, MA | 1,000 | $137K |
| Indianapolis, IN | 781 | $125K |
| Princeton, NJ | 467 | $149K |
| North Chicago, IL | 368 | $133K |
| East Windsor, NJ | 362 | $80K |
| Gaithersburg, MD | 334 | $140K |
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 3254, Pharmaceutical and Medicine 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).