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5,158 certified full-time LCA filings in FY2026 Q3, overall median base wage $177,000.
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Software Developers 15-1252$179,000 · n=3236Business Intelligence Analysts 15-2051$176,074 · n=563Information Technology Project Managers 15-1299$178,955 · n=425Electrical Engineers 17-2071$179,700 · n=123Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161$162,323 · n=112Sales Engineers 41-9031$175,830 · n=93Database Architects 15-1243$152,800 · n=89Computer and Information Research Scientists 15-1221$198,000 · n=77Management Analysts 13-1111$182,200 · n=59Financial Risk Specialists 13-2054$143,698 · n=50Computer Hardware Engineers 17-2061$191,930 · n=46Computer Network Architects 15-1241$178,786 · n=43Logistics Engineers 13-1081$154,000 · n=38Commercial and Industrial Designers 27-1021$174,527 · n=36Information Security Analysts 15-1212$179,292 · n=35Manufacturing Engineers 17-2112$170,400 · n=34Web and Digital Interface Designers 15-1255$200,221 · n=18Project Management Specialists 13-1082$170,100 · n=12Mechanical Engineers 17-2141$148,520 · n=11Special Effects Artists and Animators 27-1014$184,288 · n=9Civil Engineers 17-2051$168,500 · n=8Budget Analysts 13-2031$140,511 · n=6Human Resources Specialists 13-1071$141,500 · n=6Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers 15-1253$194,141 · n=5
Source: U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx), certified full-time filings only; wage = WAGE_RATE_OF_PAY_FROM annualized (base wage offered, not total comp). Blue band: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024 (national + state), P25–P75 for all employers in the state. Built 2026-10-11. Filings cover visa-sponsored positions and may not represent all employees. Not legal or financial advice.