Registered Nurses H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Registered Nurses is $77K/year, across 2,665 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 Registered Nurses 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) | 636 | 24.9% | $72K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 1,290 | 50.6% | $78K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 525 | 20.6% | $78K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 100 | 3.9% | $103K | 4× |
Across 2,551 certified Registered Nurses 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 Registered Nurses
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Avant Healthcare Professionals, LLC. | 334 | $73K |
| University of Rochester | 94 | $91K |
| Atlas Healthcare, LLC | 94 | $75K |
| Conexus MedStaff LLC | 76 | $80K |
| Dubois Regional Medical Center | 76 | $67K |
| Louisiana Children\'s Medical Center | 72 | $68K |
| Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Inc. | 61 | $94K |
| Insight Global, LLC | 55 | $91K |
Ranked by certified Registered Nurses filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Registered Nurses H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 374 | $88K |
| Pennsylvania | 212 | $70K |
| Louisiana | 134 | $67K |
| Tennessee | 119 | $70K |
| Washington | 108 | $102K |
| North Dakota | 106 | $71K |
| Illinois | 104 | $75K |
| Maryland | 102 | $90K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Registered Nurses H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Rochester, NY | 159 | $88K |
| DuBois, PA | 113 | $66K |
Metros with the highest Registered Nurses H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 29-1141.00, Registered Nurses, 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.