Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores (NAICS 4511) filed 1,089 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $131K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Peloton Interactive, Inc. | 347 | $135K |
| Michaels Stores, Inc. | 165 | $140K |
| Foot Locker Corporate Services, Inc | 150 | $131K |
| Academy, LTD | 78 | $135K |
| Dick\'s Sporting Goods, Inc. | 66 | $115K |
| Guitar Center, Inc. | 46 | $157K |
| Recreational Equipment, Inc. | 44 | $127K |
| Hobby Lobby Stores Inc. | 29 | $74K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 4511, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level III (Experienced). 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) | 108 | 10.3% | $85K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 309 | 29.5% | $120K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 345 | 33.0% | $135K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 285 | 27.2% | $150K | 4× |
Across 1,047 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 Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 346 | $140K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 112 | $130K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 66 | $185K |
| Data Scientists | 59 | $125K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 46 | $155K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 44 | $119K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 37 | $136K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 30 | $107K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 311 | $136K |
| New York | 243 | $133K |
| California | 127 | $159K |
| Washington | 81 | $132K |
| Pennsylvania | 68 | $116K |
| Illinois | 42 | $134K |
| Oklahoma | 33 | $73K |
| Florida | 26 | $127K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 236 | $133K |
| Irving, TX | 176 | $140K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 4511, Sporting Goods, Hobby, and Musical Instrument Stores, 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).