H-1B Salary in Louisiana, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in Louisiana (FY2019–2026).6,293 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in Louisiana.
Filing Volume Trend, Louisiana
Top H-1B Roles in Louisiana
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 657 | $104K | LA detail → |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | 360 | $200K | Salary data → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 296 | $90K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 219 | $91K | LA detail → |
| Physicians, All Other | 194 | $332K | LA detail → |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | 190 | $54K | Salary data → |
| Hospitalists | 171 | $279K | Salary data → |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 163 | $53K | Salary data → |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 154 | $50K | Salary data → |
| Registered Nurses | 134 | $66K | LA detail → |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 134 | $64K | Salary data → |
| Computer Programmers | 122 | $81K | Salary data → |
| Mechanical Engineers | 118 | $97K | LA detail → |
| Civil Engineers | 101 | $96K | LA detail → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 100 | $93K | LA detail → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in Louisiana
Employers by total certified LCA filings in Louisiana (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in Louisiana
PERM (ETA-9089) is the labor certification step of the employment-based green card process, a separate DOL filing from the H-1B LCA data above. Real PERM filing counts for Louisiana, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | 1,096 | 892 | $65K |
| New Orleans | 771 | 683 | $67K |
| Shreveport | 309 | 265 | $107K |
| Lafayette | 289 | 247 | $64K |
| Wisner | 248 | 235 | $18K |
| Lake Charles | 239 | 189 | $31K |
| Central | 204 | 113 | $23K |
| Kenner | 186 | 172 | $87K |
Explore H-1B Data by Role in Louisiana
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Data sourced from DOL LCA public disclosure files (FY2019–2026). Certified petitions only. Wage ranges exclude outliers below $30K or above $1M. Prevailing wage levels per DOL OES definitions. Lottery entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted H-1B selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.