H-1B Salary in New Jersey, 2026 LCA Data
DOL LCA disclosure data for all H-1B filings in New Jersey (FY2019–2026).121,397 certified petitions analyzed across all roles and employers.
Prevailing Wage Levels
Wage level determines H-1B lottery selection odds in New Jersey.
Filing Volume Trend, New Jersey
Top H-1B Roles in New Jersey
| Role (SOC Title) | Filings | Avg Wage | LCA Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 30,065 | $132K | NJ detail → |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 10,044 | $104K | Salary data → |
| Software Developers, Applications | 9,420 | $116K | NJ detail → |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 7,951 | $115K | Salary data → |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 6,423 | $119K | NJ detail → |
| Computer Programmers | 4,884 | $98K | Salary data → |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 3,438 | $111K | Salary data → |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 2,907 | $120K | Salary data → |
| Data Scientists | 2,483 | $127K | NJ detail → |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 2,099 | $204K | Salary data → |
| Accountants and Auditors | 2,083 | $113K | NJ detail → |
| Management Analysts | 2,066 | $127K | Salary data → |
| Operations Research Analysts | 1,937 | $130K | Salary data → |
| Database Administrators | 1,902 | $125K | Salary data → |
| Chemists | 1,483 | $90K | Salary data → |
Top H-1B Sponsors in New Jersey
Employers by total certified LCA filings in New Jersey (FY2019–2026). For approval rates and full sponsor profiles, see the H-1B sponsor database.
Green Card (PERM) Sponsorship in New Jersey
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 New Jersey, DOL disclosure data 2007–2026.
| Worksite City | PERM Filings | Certified | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison | 15,195 | 13,531 | $96K |
| Jersey City | 9,330 | 8,516 | $115K |
| Teaneck | 7,180 | 6,029 | $74K |
| Princeton | 6,911 | 6,255 | $101K |
| Piscataway | 6,181 | 5,566 | $102K |
| Iselin | 5,777 | 5,280 | $101K |
| East Brunswick | 4,693 | 3,475 | $96K |
| Plainsboro | 4,641 | 4,247 | $97K |
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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.