Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills (NAICS 3221) filed 548 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $115K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia-Pacific LLC | 124 | $140K |
| International Paper | 72 | $124K |
| Kimberly-Clark USA, LLC | 56 | $110K |
| Georgia-Pacific Consumer Operations LLC | 46 | $105K |
| Valmet, Inc. | 29 | $105K |
| ST Paper LLC | 24 | $115K |
| Sofidel America Corp. | 23 | $85K |
| Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP | 13 | $110K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3221, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
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) | 63 | 11.7% | $76K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 193 | 35.9% | $100K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 108 | 20.1% | $119K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 174 | 32.3% | $137K | 4× |
Across 538 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 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 95 | $135K |
| Industrial Engineers | 62 | $95K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 43 | $140K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 29 | $123K |
| Electrical Engineers | 26 | $105K |
| Data Scientists | 25 | $95K |
| Mechanical Engineers | 22 | $92K |
| Chemical Engineers | 17 | $92K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 215 | $118K |
| Tennessee | 66 | $122K |
| Wisconsin | 29 | $105K |
| Pennsylvania | 23 | $130K |
| Texas | 21 | $135K |
| South Carolina | 19 | $111K |
| Virginia | 19 | $101K |
| Illinois | 16 | $98K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 145 | $125K |
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 3221, Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills, 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).