Survey Researchers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Survey Researchers is $85K/year, across 563 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Survey Researchers petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 165 | 30.2% | $56K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 175 | 32.0% | $80K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 101 | 18.5% | $142K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 106 | 19.4% | $159K | 4× |
Across 547 certified Survey Researchers 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 Survey Researchers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 115 | $169K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 33 | $205K |
| BPA International Inc | 27 | $48K |
| The Hanover Research Council LLC | 27 | $75K |
| Albert Einstein College of Medicine | 16 | $70K |
| University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 13 | $57K |
| American Institutes for Research | 9 | $98K |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 9 | $112K |
Ranked by certified Survey Researchers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Survey Researchers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 160 | $160K |
| New York | 132 | $75K |
| Massachusetts | 28 | $73K |
| Washington | 26 | $110K |
| Virginia | 23 | $80K |
| Maryland | 20 | $91K |
| Texas | 20 | $65K |
| Washington DC | 19 | $82K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 19-3022.00, Survey Researchers, 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.