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Boston, MA, 02116 H-1B trends
Quarterly LCA aggregate trend points for Boston, MA, 02116. ZIP trends are bounded by postal code and state when the market lookup can infer state.
Summary
H-1B LCA filings for Boston, MA, 02116 span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 1,738 filings in 2018 Q2.
The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 436 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 | 1,251 | 418 | 69 | $85,612 | $74,700 | 1,213 | 97.0% |
| 2017 Q2 | 1,201 | 381 | 72 | $87,603 | $75,854 | 1,158 | 96.4% |
| 2018 Q2 | 1,738 | 528 | 67 | $93,020 | $174,313 | 1,690 | 97.2% |
| 2019 Q2 | 166 | 83 | 28 | $94,600 | $89,321 | 159 | 95.8% |
| 2020 Q1 | 276 | 163 | 45 | $1,132,164 | $99,187 | 268 | 97.1% |
| 2020 Q4 | 206 | 132 | 37 | $116,412 | $100,247 | 205 | 99.5% |
| 2021 Q2 | 505 | 293 | 55 | $120,907 | $103,956 | 500 | 99.0% |
| 2023 Q1 | 163 | 126 | 39 | $128,225 | $103,126 | 162 | 99.4% |
| 2023 Q2 | 506 | 345 | 58 | $126,957 | $99,664 | 499 | 98.6% |
| 2023 Q3 | 265 | 170 | 56 | $130,896 | $100,367 | 263 | 99.2% |
| 2023 Q4 | 206 | 143 | 46 | $137,954 | $113,842 | 201 | 97.6% |
| 2024 Q1 | 171 | 121 | 34 | $1,273,792 | $110,224 | 166 | 97.1% |
| 2024 Q2 | 294 | 225 | 50 | $134,330 | $107,006 | 289 | 98.3% |
| 2024 Q3 | 322 | 208 | 63 | $548,374 | $102,577 | 321 | 99.7% |
| 2024 Q4 | 164 | 133 | 42 | $178,533 | $123,536 | 162 | 98.8% |
| 2025 Q1 | 154 | 109 | 33 | $159,408 | $125,046 | 150 | 97.4% |
| 2025 Q2 | 223 | 179 | 38 | $1,197,179 | $114,359 | 218 | 97.8% |
| 2025 Q3 | 338 | 219 | 64 | $137,753 | $115,929 | 329 | 97.3% |
| 2025 Q4 | 150 | 117 | 33 | $148,988 | $128,716 | 148 | 98.7% |
| 2026 Q2 | 436 | 236 | 56 | $145,855 | $122,833 | 431 | 98.9% |
Frequently asked questions
- How have H-1B filings for Boston, MA, 02116 changed over time?
- H-1B LCA filings for Boston, MA, 02116 span 2016 Q2 to 2026 Q2, peaking at 1,738 filings in 2018 Q2. The most recent reported period (2026 Q2) shows 436 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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