Pharmacists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Pharmacists is $130K/year, across 1,628 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 Pharmacists petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 513 | 31.9% | $113K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 671 | 41.7% | $127K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 300 | 18.7% | $140K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 124 | 7.7% | $152K | 4× |
Across 1,608 certified Pharmacists 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 Pharmacists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| CVS Rx Services Inc. | 404 | $135K |
| Safeway Inc. | 106 | $148K |
| Walgreen Co. | 83 | $133K |
| Albertson\'s LLC | 17 | $148K |
| Wal-mart Associates, Inc. | 14 | $145K |
| Thrifty Payless, Inc. | 11 | $150K |
| The Methodist Hospital | 11 | $124K |
| United Supermarkets, LLC | 10 | $129K |
Ranked by certified Pharmacists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Pharmacists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 188 | $127K |
| California | 178 | $151K |
| New York | 122 | $125K |
| Florida | 115 | $121K |
| Washington | 102 | $144K |
| New Jersey | 85 | $119K |
| Indiana | 83 | $113K |
| Pennsylvania | 75 | $125K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 29-1051.00, Pharmacists, 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.