Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products is $78K/year, across 813 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 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 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) | 210 | 26.6% | $60K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 274 | 34.7% | $74K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 171 | 21.7% | $94K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 134 | 17.0% | $115K | 4× |
Across 789 certified Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products 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 Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla, Inc. | 67 | $125K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 44 | $84K |
| Siemens Mobility, Inc. | 10 | $70K |
| Automann, Inc. | 9 | $71K |
| Canadian Solar U.S. Module Manufacturing Corporation | 7 | $65K |
| Schlumberger Technology Corporation | 7 | $82K |
| Amazon Data Services, Inc | 7 | $115K |
| Nsg Technology Inc. | 7 | $72K |
Ranked by certified Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 157 | $100K |
| Texas | 109 | $78K |
| New Jersey | 55 | $85K |
| Michigan | 47 | $90K |
| Massachusetts | 39 | $70K |
| Florida | 37 | $61K |
| Washington | 34 | $86K |
| New York | 33 | $72K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 13-1023.00, Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products, 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.