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Sentara Medical Group

26 H-1B petitions, 100% certified, $315,096 median salary, FY2023–2026.

Virginia Beach, VA NAICS: 62111

The verdict

Sentara Medical Group filed 26 H-1B petitions, more than 93% of U.S. sponsors - certified at 100% with a $315,096 median offered wage.

26
H-1B petitions, FY2023–FY2026
100%
DOL-certified
$315,096
median offered wage
Top 7%
of sponsors by volume

Based in Virginia Beach, VA. Computed live from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures.

H-1B sponsorship profile: Sentara Medical Group. Across U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures, Sentara Medical Group filed 26 Labor Condition Applications covering 27 H-1B worker positions between fiscal year 2023 and fiscal year 2026. The employer’s DOL certification rate sits at 100% (26 certified of 26 filed), a useful proxy for how cleanly their prevailing-wage attestations pass the Labor Department’s preliminary review before USCIS adjudication.

Compensation spread. Offered wages on Sentara Medical Group’s H-1B petitions range from $220,000 at the low end to $587,165 at the high end, with a petition-weighted average of $315,096. That range reflects the mix of occupations the company sponsors, led by Internal Medicine Physician (9 petitions at $252,222 avg), followed by Hospitalist and Neurologist. H-1B salaries reported on LCAs must meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for the role and worksite, so the spread also tracks wage-level geography and seniority.

Geographic footprint. Sentara Medical Group is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA under NAICS code 62111, and places H-1B workers across 1 state, most heavily in VA. Combined, these signals give a granular view of how one employer uses the H-1B program, volume, approval cleanliness, wage posture, and where the jobs actually sit on the map.

Where Sentara Medical Group ranks. By H-1B petition volume, Sentara Medical Group is #8,270 of 119,880 employers nationally and #349 of 3,399 employers headquartered in VA. Both ranks are computed live from the same underlying petition counts, not a separate estimate.

Certification Rate

100%

Avg. Salary

$315,096

Median Salary

$315,096

Total Workers

27

Compare with another sponsor

Sentara Medical Group vs a peer vs the national average, from DOL LCA data.

Avg. offered wage$315,096 · 174% higher than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
$115,071
National avg.
$112,482
Certification rate100.0% · 1% higher than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
99.5%
National avg.
97.7%
Total petitions26 · 99% lower than CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc
This sponsor
Peer
2,642
National avg.
16
Filing Growth (FY2023 to FY2026) 33.0%
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Salary Analysis

Compensation range for H-1B positions at Sentara Medical Group

Minimum
$220,000
Maximum
$587,165
Average Salary
$315,096

Wage vs. DOL Minimum

+325.2%

national avg +17.9%

Typical DOL Wage Level

Qualified (Level II)

53.8% of petitions

Full-Time Positions

92.3%

Primary Worksite County

HAMPTON CITY, VA

26.9% of petitions

Petition History

H-1B filing trends from FY2023 to FY2026

FY2023 3 petitions · 100% certified · $465,884 avg
FY2024 7 petitions · 100% certified · $307,538 avg
FY2025 15 petitions · 86.7% certified · $290,900 avg

FY2026 is partial data (through Q1). Chart shows completed fiscal years only.

Year Petitions Certified Avg. Salary
FY2023 3 3 $465,884
FY2024 7 7 $307,538
FY2025 15 13 $290,900
FY2026(partial) 1 1 $278,576

Top Occupations

Most frequently sponsored job titles at Sentara Medical Group

Job Title Petitions Avg. Salary
Internal Medicine Physician 9 $252,222
Hospitalist 5 $300,266
Neurologist 2 $345,326
Family Medicine Physician 2 $270,000
Critical Care Physician 2 $402,126
Physician-Specialist 1 $408,360
Noninvasive Cardiologist 1 $587,165
Infectious Disease Physician 1 $260,000
Hospitalist Physician 1 $278,576
Endocrinologist 1 $265,000
Cardiologist 1 $587,165

Geographic Distribution

Where Sentara Medical Group places H-1B workers across the United States

VA 26 petitions

Recent LCA Petitions

Latest H-1B labor condition applications filed by Sentara Medical Group

Job Title Location Salary Status Year
Hospitalist Physician Hampton, VA $278,576 Certified FY2026
Family Medicine Physician Norfolk, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Hospitalist Hampton, VA $278,576 Certified FY2025
Internal Medicine Physician Williamsburg, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Hospitalist Suffolk, VA $278,576 Certified FY2025
Hospitalist Suffolk, VA $278,576 Certified FY2025
Family Medicine Physician Gloucester, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Internal Medicine Physician Newport News, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Neurologist Hampton, VA $345,326 Certified FY2025
Infectious Disease Physician Norfolk, VA $260,000 Certified FY2025
Neurologist Hampton, VA $345,326 Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Endocrinologist Charlottesville, VA $265,000 Certified FY2025
Internal Medicine Physician Stafford, VA $290,000 Certified FY2025
Internal Medicine Physician Norfolk, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Critical Care Physician Norfolk, VA $193 /Hour Certified - Withdrawn FY2025
Internal Medicine Physician Suffolk, VA $270,000 Certified FY2025
Cardiologist Chesapeake, VA $587,165 Certified FY2024
Hospitalist Hampton, VA $160 /Hour Certified FY2024
Internal Medicine Physician Hampton, VA $220,000 Certified FY2024
Internal Medicine Physician Hampton, VA $220,000 Certified FY2024
Internal Medicine Physician Hampton, VA $220,000 Certified FY2024
Internal Medicine Physician Newport News, VA $240,000 Certified FY2024
Hospitalist Hampton, VA $160 /Hour Certified FY2024
Noninvasive Cardiologist Virginia Beach, VA $587,165 Certified FY2023
Physician-Specialist Norfolk, VA $408,360 Certified FY2023
Critical Care Physician Norfolk, VA $193 /Hour Certified FY2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B petitions has Sentara Medical Group filed?

Sentara Medical Group has filed 26 H-1B LCA petitions covering 27 worker positions from FY2023 to FY2026.

What is the H-1B approval rate for Sentara Medical Group?

Sentara Medical Group has a 100% certification rate, with 26 out of 26 petitions certified.

What is the average H-1B salary at Sentara Medical Group?

The average H-1B salary at Sentara Medical Group is $315,096. Salaries range from $220,000 to $587,165.

What are the most common H-1B job titles at Sentara Medical Group?

The top H-1B job titles at Sentara Medical Group include Internal Medicine Physician, Hospitalist, Neurologist. The most common position is Internal Medicine Physician with 9 petitions at an average salary of $252,222.

Where is Sentara Medical Group located?

Sentara Medical Group is headquartered in Virginia Beach, VA.

Is Sentara Medical Group H-1B dependent?

No, Sentara Medical Group is not classified as H-1B dependent.

How has Sentara Medical Group's H-1B sponsorship changed over time?

Sentara Medical Group filed 3 petitions in FY2023 and 1 in FY2026. Average salary changed from $465,884 to $278,576.

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Data Sources

H-1B visa petition data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application (LCA) disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Salary figures reflect amounts listed on LCA petitions, not actual compensation paid. Certification of an LCA does not guarantee visa approval.

Source: DOL Foreign Labor Performance Data

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA Disclosure Data (FY2023–FY2026)

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