Religious Organizations, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Religious Organizations (NAICS 8131) filed 1,325 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $57K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Religious Organizations
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 23 | $58K |
| Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles | 23 | $55K |
| Northeastern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 21 | $62K |
| Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 19 | $62K |
| General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 17 | $80K |
| Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston | 16 | $37K |
| Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists | 15 | $52K |
| Life.Church Operations, LLC | 15 | $72K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 8131, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Religious Organizations
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). 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) | 697 | 53.2% | $49K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 355 | 27.1% | $62K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 141 | 10.8% | $66K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 117 | 8.9% | $83K | 4× |
Across 1,310 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 Religious Organizations
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Clergy | 542 | $53K |
| Directors, Religious Activities and Education | 120 | $60K |
| Accountants and Auditors | 68 | $66K |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 67 | $57K |
| Music Directors and Composers | 49 | $48K |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 45 | $58K |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 31 | $49K |
| Religious Workers, All Other | 20 | $43K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Religious Organizations H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 178 | $57K |
| Texas | 125 | $53K |
| New York | 112 | $62K |
| Ohio | 68 | $50K |
| Pennsylvania | 62 | $60K |
| Maryland | 52 | $79K |
| Florida | 50 | $55K |
| Massachusetts | 46 | $67K |
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 8131, Religious Organizations, 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).