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H-1B LCA Filings in Louisiana

6,157 Labor Condition Application filings from 1,029 employers, 97.4% certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. Highest-volume employer filer: Ochsner Clinic Foundation. Filing records are not USCIS approvals or visa outcomes.

6,157
LCA filings
1,029
Employer filers
$118,023
Avg. offered wage
97.4%
DOL certified

Louisiana · the H-1B picture

Louisiana employers disclosed 6,157 H-1B LCA filings, with 97.4% DOL-certified and Ochsner Clinic Foundation as the highest-volume employer filer, concentrated in Software Developers roles. This is a filing record, not a USCIS approval or hiring count.

1,029
employer filers
97.4%
DOL-certified
$118,023
average offered wage

According to U.S. Department of Labor OFLC LCA disclosure files (FY2023–FY2026). Filing, employer, offered-wage, and DOL-certification figures on this page are live aggregates for worksites in Louisiana, not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.

Louisiana vs all states by H-1B LCA filing volume

Where this state's disclosed Labor Condition Application count sits among every tracked worksite state (inventory signal, not a virtue ranking)

6,157 36th of 55 higher than 19 of 55 states

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Source U.S. Department of Labor OFLC · FY2023–FY2026

LCA filing records in Louisiana. U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data lists 6,157 Labor Condition Application filings with worksites in Louisiana, from 1,029 distinct employer filers. DOL certified 97.4% of the listed filings, a record status for the prevailing-wage and working-condition attestations. This does not establish USCIS petition filing or adjudication, employment, or a visa outcome.

Listed offered wages. The average offered wage recorded on Louisiana LCA filings is $118,023. It is a disclosure-field aggregate, not verified payroll, actual compensation, or a market-pay estimate. The occupation with the most listed filings is Software Developers, with 698 filings at an average listed offered wage of $104,398, followed by Computer Systems Analysts and Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary.

Employer filers in the extract. The highest-volume employer filer in Louisiana is Ochsner Clinic Foundation with 438 LCA filings at an average listed offered wage of $133,113, followed by Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, Louisiana State University and A&M College, IBM Corporation. The 1,029 employer filers in the record describe only DOL LCA disclosures. They do not confirm individual hires, USCIS petitions, or visa decisions.

Filing volume and listed wages. By LCA filing volume, Louisiana ranks #36 of 55 states. By average listed offered wage, it ranks #16 of 55. That is a 20-place difference between two descriptive DOL filing measures. Neither rank measures individual compensation, labor-market demand, confirmed sponsorship, or visa outcomes.

6,157
LCA filings
1,029
Employers
$118,023
Avg. Salary
97.4%
Certified
Certification Score: 4.9/5 , Based on 97.4% of 6,157 LCA filings certified by DOL in Louisiana

Top H-1B LCA Filers in Louisiana

Employers with the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in this state

Top H-1B LCA filers in Louisiana

By disclosed LCA filings, FY2023–FY2026

LCA filings
Source U.S. Department of Labor OFLC As of FY2023–FY2026
# Employer LCA filings Avg. Salary
1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation 438 $133,113
2 Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund 399 $85,742
3 Louisiana State University and A&M College 369 $82,891
4 IBM Corporation 348 $92,823
5 CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. 267 $96,454
6 LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport 216 $212,616
7 DXC Technology Services LLC 140 $82,587
8 Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center New Orleans 130 $100,498
9 Louisiana Children's Medical Center 122 $67,561
10 Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System, Inc. 105 $339,747
11 Louisiana Tech University 80 $71,315
12 LSU Agricultural Center 80 $69,338
13 University of Louisiana at Lafayette 71 $73,739
14 LSU Health Sciences Center 70 $218,459
15 Madison Parish School Board 69 $49,361
16 Willis Knighton Medical Center, Inc. 64 $287,450
17 National Hospitalist Services, PC 52 $232,238
18 L&t Technology Services Limited 47 $90,069
19 Computer Sciences Corporation 46 $70,826
20 Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc. 41 $48,800

All H-1B Employers in Louisiana

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Employer LCA filings Avg. Salary
East Baton Rouge Parish School Board 2 $69,092
East Jefferson Physicians Group, LLC 2 $445,000
Engineering & Inspection Services, LLC 2 $125,000
Enhanced Capital Holdings, Inc. 2 $127,500
Entergy Mississippi LLC 2 $72,282
Everest Consultants, INC. 2 $60,700
Fagar Films 2 $39,676
Festivals Good Corporation 2 $40,571
Hammond Area Recreation District 1 2 $41,593
High Power Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Envoc 2 $86,500
Honeycutt Pharmacy, Inc. 2 $114,400
Hospital Service District No. 1 of East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana 2 $205,681
Hospital Service District No.1 of Tangipahoa Parish d/b/a North Oaks Health System 2 $57,699
Hospitalist Services of New York, P.C. 2 $193,211
Iberia Parish School District 2 $50,924
Imperial Trading CO., LLC 2 $110,000
Inavant Solutions, LLC 2 $75,000
Innovative Senior Care Home Health of Durham, LLC 2 $103,000
International Services 2 $92,200
IppSys, LLC 2 $155,000
Kean Miller LLP 2 $158,350
Konane Solutions LLC 2 $100,050
LA Imaging Clinic, LLC 2 $66,560
Lafayette General Medical Center 2 $200,000
Landmark Management Services, LLC 2 $120,000
Leaaf Environmental, LLC 2 $56,750
Level 3 Communication, LLC 2 $131,158
Louisiana Children's Medical Center d/b/a LCMC Health 2 $575,000
Louisiana DPS, Public Safety Services 2 $112,445
Louisiana Eye and Laser Center 2 $350,000
Louisiana Heart and Vascular Institute, LLC 2 $400,000
Louisiana Organization for Refugees and Immigrants 2 $41,600
Lumen Technologies Government, LLC 2 $119,790
McGregor Tennis, LLC 2 $49,991
MMR International, LTD 2 $83,670
Natchitoches Parish School Board 2 $41,500
Newtron, LLC 2 $84,590
NOLA Rugby Enterprise LLC 2 $50,000
Northeast Delta Human Services Authority 2 $81,328
Objective Medical Systems, LLC 2 $105,000
Optima Business Solutions LLC 2 $105,000
Outreach Community Development Corporation 2 $43,240
Overstory Co 2 $95,000
Patel Constructions, LLC 2 $85,000
Patient Care Medical Services, Inc. 2 $109,138
Peiffer Wolf Carr Kane Conway & Wise LLP 2 $65,000
PRC Club 2 $48,000
Project Consulting Services, INC. 2 $211,404
Prytania Media LLC 2 $136,000
Qingning Appliances LLC 2 $63,500
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Top H-1B Occupations in Louisiana

Job categories with the most disclosed LCA filings in this state

Occupation LCA filings Avg. Salary
Software Developers 698 $104,398
Computer Systems Analysts 266 $89,678
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 243 $239,125
Physicians, All Other 194 $335,278
Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists 179 $54,168
Hospitalists 168 $279,723
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary 166 $143,458
Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists 150 $64,564
Registered Nurses 148 $65,869
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education 142 $52,840
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 116 $50,599
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 105 $87,878
Mechanical Engineers 96 $100,696
Civil Engineers 92 $97,034
Computer Programmers 87 $84,190
Information Technology Project Managers 84 $98,073
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects 62 $95,473
Neurologists 62 $337,396
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 61 $160,773
Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary 58 $95,627

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Similar States

States with comparable H-1B LCA filing volume to Louisiana

Nebraska
6,418 filings 1,069 employers
Nevada
6,569 filings 1,600 employers
Alabama
6,764 filings 1,293 employers
New Hampshire
5,361 filings 1,167 employers
Oklahoma
5,285 filings 1,134 employers

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About This Data

H-1B LCA filing data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Labor Condition Application disclosure files. Data covers fiscal years 2023 through 2026. Offered-wage figures reflect amounts listed on LCA filings, not actual compensation paid or USCIS outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many H-1B LCA filings are disclosed in Louisiana?

Louisiana has 6,157 H-1B LCA filings disclosed by 1,029 employers, with a 97.4% DOL certification rate and an average offered wage of $118,023. These filings are not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.

Which employer has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in Louisiana?

Ochsner Clinic Foundation has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in Louisiana, with 438 at an average offered wage of $133,113. Other high-volume employer filers include Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund, Louisiana State University and A&M College, IBM Corporation. This is a DOL filing comparison, not a USCIS approval ranking.

What is the most common H-1B occupation in Louisiana?

Software Developers has the most listed LCA filings in Louisiana, with 698 filings at an average listed offered wage of $104,398. Other high-volume occupations include Computer Systems Analysts and Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary. This is a DOL filing count, not a measure of demand, hiring, or USCIS outcomes.

What is the average offered wage in Louisiana's LCA filings?

The average offered wage listed in Louisiana's H-1B LCA filings is $118,023. It is a disclosure-field aggregate, not verified payroll or actual compensation paid.

How does Louisiana's DOL LCA certification rate compare nationally?

Louisiana has a 97.4% DOL LCA certification rate across 6,157 filings. This describes the Labor Department filing step, not a USCIS petition approval rate or visa outcome.

Can I search for a specific employer with H-1B LCA filings in Louisiana?

Yes. PlainVisa tracks 1,029 employers with H-1B LCA filings in Louisiana. Use the employer directory to search by company name and view disclosed filing history, offered-wage data, and job titles.

Data sources

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure filings. See our methodology for details.

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