Rail Transportation, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Rail Transportation (NAICS 4821) filed 572 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $129K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Rail Transportation
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| National Railroad Passenger Corporation | 221 | $131K |
| Union Pacific Railroad Company | 81 | $130K |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation | 60 | $131K |
| Kansas City Southern Railway Company | 44 | $110K |
| CSX Transportation, Inc. | 37 | $129K |
| BNSF Railway Company | 31 | $165K |
| Illinois Central Railroad Company | 18 | $108K |
| Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA, Inc. | 15 | $108K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4821, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Rail Transportation
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). 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) | 35 | 7.9% | $85K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 117 | 26.4% | $118K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 104 | 23.4% | $120K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 188 | 42.3% | $143K | 4× |
Across 444 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 Rail Transportation
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 251 | $131K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 59 | $128K |
| Operations Research Analysts | 28 | $111K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 21 | $123K |
| Data Scientists | 20 | $114K |
| Civil Engineers | 18 | $114K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 17 | $165K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 14 | $126K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Rail Transportation H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Washington DC | 94 | $134K |
| Nebraska | 76 | $130K |
| Georgia | 67 | $132K |
| Missouri | 52 | $114K |
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $115K |
| Florida | 42 | $125K |
| Texas | 36 | $137K |
| New York | 24 | $95K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4821, Rail Transportation, 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).