Photonics Engineers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Photonics Engineers is $140K/year, across 986 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Photonics Engineers petitions are filed at Level III (Experienced). 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) | 94 | 9.9% | $81K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 278 | 29.1% | $119K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 367 | 38.5% | $146K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 215 | 22.5% | $180K | 4× |
Across 954 certified Photonics Engineers 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 Photonics Engineers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 143 | $159K |
| Asml US, LP | 107 | $133K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 71 | $196K |
| Asml US, LLC | 41 | $99K |
| KLA Corporation | 24 | $152K |
| Hermes Microvision, Inc. | 23 | $137K |
| Nokia of America Corporation | 21 | $155K |
| Lumentum Operations LLC | 17 | $134K |
Ranked by certified Photonics Engineers filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Photonics Engineers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 538 | $153K |
| Washington | 77 | $165K |
| Connecticut | 74 | $120K |
| New York | 49 | $112K |
| Massachusetts | 43 | $125K |
| New Jersey | 30 | $140K |
| Colorado | 23 | $105K |
| Oregon | 20 | $99K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Photonics Engineers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Cupertino, CA | 109 | $159K |
| San Jose, CA | 103 | $145K |
Metros with the highest Photonics Engineers H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 17-2199.07 — Photonics Engineers — 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.