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N A H-1B trends
Quarterly LCA aggregate trend points for N A. Each point carries filing counts, distinct employers, distinct role titles, SOC coverage, wage metrics, certification counts, and source IDs when returned.
Summary
H-1B LCA filings for N A span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 1,534 filings in 2018 Q2.
The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 347 filings.
LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
| Period | LCA count | Role titles | SOC codes | Avg wage low | Avg prevailing | Certified | Certification rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Q2 | 628 | 142 | 54 | $78,166 | $68,984 | 606 | 96.5% |
| 2017 Q2 | 760 | 205 | 53 | $86,309 | $78,487 | 746 | 98.2% |
| 2018 Q2 | 1,534 | 400 | 71 | $97,561 | $90,787 | 1,483 | 96.7% |
| 2019 Q2 | 1,344 | 457 | 72 | $102,208 | $93,326 | 1,294 | 96.3% |
| 2020 Q1 | 161 | 77 | 23 | $106,220 | $103,777 | 160 | 99.4% |
| 2020 Q2 | 242 | 127 | 34 | $915,798 | $105,046 | 237 | 97.9% |
| 2020 Q3 | 413 | 190 | 49 | $94,448 | $91,721 | 412 | 99.8% |
| 2020 Q4 | 243 | 113 | 30 | $101,776 | $98,984 | 232 | 95.5% |
| 2021 Q1 | 203 | 89 | 22 | $111,556 | $108,751 | 199 | 98.0% |
| 2021 Q2 | 388 | 174 | 45 | $112,713 | $102,502 | 381 | 98.2% |
| 2021 Q3 | 909 | 333 | 64 | $101,375 | $93,251 | 892 | 98.1% |
| 2021 Q4 | 256 | 124 | 39 | $107,310 | $96,185 | 253 | 98.8% |
| 2022 Q1 | 224 | 111 | 27 | $97,863 | $89,903 | 220 | 98.2% |
| 2022 Q2 | 233 | 116 | 33 | $106,236 | $96,722 | 226 | 97.0% |
| 2022 Q3 | 649 | 228 | 43 | $96,430 | $88,692 | 627 | 96.6% |
| 2022 Q4 | 203 | 100 | 33 | $110,476 | $98,999 | 203 | 100.0% |
| 2023 Q1 | 141 | 67 | 19 | $115,918 | $99,427 | 139 | 98.6% |
| 2023 Q2 | 321 | 159 | 41 | $111,998 | $100,924 | 314 | 97.8% |
| 2023 Q3 | 478 | 171 | 42 | $497,005 | $94,707 | 471 | 98.5% |
| 2023 Q4 | 260 | 111 | 29 | $103,924 | $98,353 | 258 | 99.2% |
| 2024 Q1 | 172 | 68 | 20 | $114,904 | $101,830 | 168 | 97.7% |
| 2024 Q2 | 180 | 105 | 31 | $114,133 | $104,943 | 175 | 97.2% |
| 2024 Q3 | 398 | 157 | 36 | $102,906 | $94,080 | 397 | 99.7% |
| 2024 Q4 | 237 | 116 | 27 | $118,849 | $105,038 | 234 | 98.7% |
| 2025 Q1 | 143 | 76 | 17 | $113,227 | $108,327 | 139 | 97.2% |
| 2025 Q2 | 149 | 90 | 28 | $1,402,892 | $111,036 | 140 | 94.0% |
| 2025 Q3 | 396 | 153 | 38 | $662,183 | $97,858 | 388 | 98.0% |
| 2025 Q4 | 221 | 108 | 32 | $115,263 | $109,153 | 220 | 99.5% |
| 2026 Q2 | 347 | 173 | 39 | $1,191,148 | $108,211 | 343 | 98.8% |
Frequently asked questions
- How have H-1B filings for N A changed over time?
- H-1B LCA filings for N A span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 1,534 filings in 2018 Q2. The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 347 filings. LCA filings are labor-condition applications certified by the U.S. Department of Labor, not active job postings or approved USCIS H-1B petitions.
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