Florida is the #6 H1B state with 48,700 LCA approvals annually. No state income tax, lower cost of living, and growing tech/healthcare sectors make it an emerging destination for H1B workers.
| Employer | City | Industry | Annual Approvals | Avg LCA Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Data (TD Synnex) | Clearwater | IT Distribution / Technology | 820 | $138,000 |
| AdventHealth | Altamonte Springs | Healthcare System (Cap-Exempt eligible) | 1,100 | $125,000 |
| Citrix (Cloud Software Group) | Fort Lauderdale | Enterprise SaaS / Virtualization | 780 | $162,000 |
| Chewy | Plantation | E-Commerce / Technology | 540 | $148,000 |
| NextEra Energy | Juno Beach | Clean Energy / Utilities | 620 | $145,000 |
| Darden Restaurants | Orlando | Food Service / Technology | 280 | $118,000 |
| Lockheed Martin (Orlando) | Orlando | Defense / Aerospace | 890 | $152,000 |
| University of Florida | Gainesville | Research University (Cap-Exempt) | 980 | $112,000 |
| University of Miami | Coral Gables | Research University (Cap-Exempt) | 760 | $118,000 |
| Miami-Dade Health System | Miami | Healthcare | 640 | $132,000 |
Source: DOL LCA Disclosure Data FY2022–FY2025 · Updated May 2026
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Sumit Patel
SMIEEE · FBCS · FIETE | 16+ years data engineering
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