Veterinarians H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Veterinarians is $130K/year, across 1,487 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 Veterinarians 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) | 288 | 22.2% | $91K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 666 | 51.4% | $140K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 157 | 12.1% | $150K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 184 | 14.2% | $200K | 4× |
Across 1,295 certified Veterinarians 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 Veterinarians
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Vca Inc. | 75 | $140K |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | 70 | $155K |
| North Carolina State University | 46 | $54K |
| Veterinary Emergency Group, LLC | 36 | $139K |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | 32 | $45K |
| University of California, Davis | 31 | $116K |
| Pathway Vet Alliance LLC dba Thrive Pet Healthcare | 27 | $200K |
| A Caring Doctor (Texas), P.C. | 26 | $140K |
Ranked by certified Veterinarians filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Veterinarians H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 479 | $160K |
| Texas | 128 | $140K |
| New York | 113 | $125K |
| North Carolina | 72 | $74K |
| Florida | 69 | $130K |
| Washington | 44 | $140K |
| Illinois | 42 | $45K |
| Virginia | 39 | $52K |
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 29-1131.00, Veterinarians, 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.