Residential Building Construction, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Residential Building Construction (NAICS 2361) filed 1,557 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $87K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Residential Building Construction
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Lennar Corporation | 54 | $155K |
| PowerBuild Construction, LLC | 23 | $72K |
| Interior Specialists, Inc. | 16 | $167K |
| Anchor Homes LLC | 13 | $70K |
| CBG Building Company, LLC | 13 | $90K |
| NY Developers & Management LLC | 12 | $115K |
| Stanley Martin Homes, LLC | 11 | $90K |
| J.H. Fitzmaurice, Inc. | 10 | $107K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 2361, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Residential Building Construction
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) | 637 | 41.6% | $71K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 512 | 33.5% | $90K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 184 | 12.0% | $115K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 197 | 12.9% | $143K | 4× |
Across 1,530 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 Residential Building Construction
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineers | 311 | $90K |
| Construction Managers | 300 | $101K |
| Cost Estimators | 113 | $80K |
| Project Management Specialists | 77 | $79K |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | 72 | $81K |
| Software Developers | 56 | $140K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 44 | $66K |
| General and Operations Managers | 39 | $95K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Residential Building Construction H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 288 | $98K |
| New York | 222 | $95K |
| Florida | 222 | $85K |
| Texas | 215 | $85K |
| Georgia | 83 | $80K |
| New Jersey | 79 | $90K |
| Virginia | 67 | $83K |
| Massachusetts | 51 | $80K |
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 2361, Residential Building Construction, 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).