State profile · MA
H-1B LCA Filings in Massachusetts
76,773 Labor Condition Application filings from 9,422 employers, 97.7% certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. Highest-volume employer filer: Amazon.com Services LLC. Filing records are not USCIS approvals or visa outcomes.
- 76,773
- LCA filings
- 9,422
- Employer filers
- $123,174
- Avg. offered wage
- 97.7%
- DOL certified
Massachusetts · the H-1B picture
Massachusetts employers disclosed 76,773 H-1B LCA filings, with 97.7% DOL-certified and Amazon.com Services LLC as the highest-volume employer filer, concentrated in Software Developers roles. This is a filing record, not a USCIS approval or hiring count.
- 9,422
- employer filers
- 97.7%
- DOL-certified
- $123,174
- 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 Massachusetts, not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.
Massachusetts LCA outcome mix
76,773LCA filings with a worksite in this state
Massachusetts 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)
76,773 9th of 55 higher than 46 of 55 states
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Source U.S. Department of Labor OFLC · FY2023–FY2026
LCA filing records in Massachusetts. U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data lists 76,773 Labor Condition Application filings with worksites in Massachusetts, from 9,422 distinct employer filers. DOL certified 97.7% 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 Massachusetts LCA filings is $123,174. 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 16,282 filings at an average listed offered wage of $140,451, followed by Data Scientists and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.
Employer filers in the extract. The highest-volume employer filer in Massachusetts is Amazon.com Services LLC with 1,892 LCA filings at an average listed offered wage of $140,140, followed by Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, The MathWorks, Inc., Harvard University. The 9,422 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, Massachusetts ranks #9 of 55 states. By average listed offered wage, it ranks #6 of 55. The two descriptive ranks are close in this extract. Neither rank measures individual compensation, labor-market demand, confirmed sponsorship, or visa outcomes.
Top H-1B LCA Filers in Massachusetts
Employers with the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in this state
Top H-1B LCA filers in Massachusetts
By disclosed LCA filings, FY2023–FY2026
- Amazon.com Services LLC
Amazon.com Services LLC
1,892 LCA filings
- Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
Ernst & Young U.S. LLP
1,642 LCA filings
- The MathWorks, Inc.
The MathWorks, Inc.
1,454 LCA filings
- Harvard University
Harvard University
1,280 LCA filings
- General Hospital Corporation
General Hospital Corporation
1,074 LCA filings
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
978 LCA filings
- State Street Bank and Trust Company
State Street Bank and Trust Company
868 LCA filings
- Wayfair LLC
Wayfair LLC
857 LCA filings
- Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP
Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP
807 LCA filings
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital
780 LCA filings
| # | Employer | LCA filings | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon.com Services LLC | 1,892 | $140,140 |
| 2 | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | 1,642 | $131,474 |
| 3 | The MathWorks, Inc. | 1,454 | $127,367 |
| 4 | Harvard University | 1,280 | $99,852 |
| 5 | General Hospital Corporation | 1,074 | $75,614 |
| 6 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 978 | $94,991 |
| 7 | State Street Bank and Trust Company | 868 | $132,062 |
| 8 | Wayfair LLC | 857 | $153,984 |
| 9 | Cognizant Technology Solutions US CORP | 807 | $112,319 |
| 10 | Brigham and Women's Hospital | 780 | $85,301 |
| 11 | Children's Hospital Corporation | 749 | $92,057 |
| 12 | Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | 732 | $91,401 |
| 13 | Trustees of Boston University | 593 | $111,376 |
| 14 | Tata Consultancy Services Limited | 529 | $98,891 |
| 15 | Staples, INC. | 512 | $136,760 |
| 16 | Microsoft Corporation | 485 | $161,832 |
| 17 | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 475 | $132,327 |
| 18 | University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School | 463 | $81,694 |
| 19 | Takeda Development Center Americas, Inc. | 448 | $151,615 |
| 20 | Northeastern University | 440 | $116,189 |
All H-1B Employers in Massachusetts
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Top H-1B Occupations in Massachusetts
Job categories with the most disclosed LCA filings in this state
| Occupation | LCA filings | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 16,282 | $140,451 |
| Data Scientists | 2,556 | $127,746 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 2,353 | $115,146 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 2,105 | $115,525 |
| Biochemists and Biophysicists | 2,030 | $95,542 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | 1,940 | $102,222 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 1,794 | $129,800 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 1,712 | $118,039 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 1,624 | $118,365 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | 1,606 | $95,489 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 1,540 | $97,809 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 1,498 | $191,019 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | 1,418 | $78,533 |
| Operations Research Analysts | 1,323 | $115,709 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | 1,160 | $127,714 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | 1,071 | $107,656 |
| Management Analysts | 1,029 | $148,975 |
| Physicians, All Other | 949 | $120,670 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 942 | $130,750 |
| Mechanical Engineers | 931 | $108,209 |
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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 Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has 76,773 H-1B LCA filings disclosed by 9,422 employers, with a 97.7% DOL certification rate and an average offered wage of $123,174. These filings are not USCIS petition approvals or visa outcomes.
Which employer has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in Massachusetts?
Amazon.com Services LLC has the most disclosed H-1B LCA filings in Massachusetts, with 1,892 at an average offered wage of $140,140. Other high-volume employer filers include Ernst & Young U.S. LLP, The MathWorks, Inc., Harvard University. This is a DOL filing comparison, not a USCIS approval ranking.
What is the most common H-1B occupation in Massachusetts?
Software Developers has the most listed LCA filings in Massachusetts, with 16,282 filings at an average listed offered wage of $140,451. Other high-volume occupations include Data Scientists and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers. This is a DOL filing count, not a measure of demand, hiring, or USCIS outcomes.
What is the average offered wage in Massachusetts's LCA filings?
The average offered wage listed in Massachusetts's H-1B LCA filings is $123,174. It is a disclosure-field aggregate, not verified payroll or actual compensation paid.
How does Massachusetts's DOL LCA certification rate compare nationally?
Massachusetts has a 97.7% DOL LCA certification rate across 76,773 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 Massachusetts?
Yes. PlainVisa tracks 9,422 employers with H-1B LCA filings in Massachusetts. Use the employer directory to search by company name and view disclosed filing history, offered-wage data, and job titles.
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