Sociologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Sociologists is $76K/year, across 378 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Sociologists petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 149 | 43.6% | $66K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 103 | 30.1% | $81K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 47 | 13.7% | $103K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 43 | 12.6% | $130K | 4× |
Across 342 certified Sociologists 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 Sociologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Norc | 22 | $100K |
| The Leland Stanford, Jr University | 17 | $97K |
| New York University | 9 | $75K |
| The RAND Corporation | 9 | $75K |
| The Trustees of Princeton University | 8 | $70K |
| W.M. Rice University | 8 | $70K |
| University of Minnesota | 7 | $61K |
| American Institutes for Research | 7 | $85K |
Ranked by certified Sociologists filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for Sociologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 57 | $90K |
| New York | 50 | $78K |
| Washington DC | 38 | $95K |
| Virginia | 29 | $73K |
| Illinois | 22 | $86K |
| Massachusetts | 21 | $69K |
| Maryland | 18 | $98K |
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $70K |
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 19-3041.00, Sociologists, 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.