Boston Scientific H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Boston Scientific filed 85 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #503 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 25.4% from last year.
Of those filings, 94.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $131,082, 4% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
65% of Boston Scientific's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.9 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Boston Scientific's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Software Engineer (10 cases), Quality Engineer (7 cases), Regulatory Affairs Specialist (4 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MA (37), MN (26), CA (9).
FY2026 filings
85
Rank #503 nationally
Approval rate
94.1%
80 certified
Median salary
$131,082
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.9×
Wage-weighted system
H-1B lottery positioning
Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, Level I filings receive 1 entry, Level II get 2, Level III get 3, and Level IV get 4. 65% of Boston Scientific's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.9 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 10 | $136,128 |
| Quality Engineer | 7 | $120,337 |
| Regulatory Affairs Specialist | 4 | $132,058 |
| Associate Supplier Engineering Manager | 3 | $114,650 |
| Specialist | 2 | $96,780 |
| R&D Engineer | 2 | $132,502 |
| Supply Chain Analyst | 2 | $113,312 |
| Data Engineer | 2 | $142,041 |
| Storage Administrator | 2 | $151,798 |
| Systems Engineer | 2 | $139,158 |
Top worksite states
MA
37 filings
MN
26 filings
CA
9 filings
GA
3 filings
IN
3 filings
NC
3 filings
TX
1 filings
MO
1 filings
RI
1 filings
IL
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Boston Scientific filed 114 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 85 in FY2026 — a decrease of 25.4%.
Boston Scientific H-1B FAQs
Does Boston Scientific sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Boston Scientific filed 85 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #503 nationally. A labor condition application (LCA) is the required first step before an H-1B petition, so this filing volume is a strong signal of active sponsorship.
What is Boston Scientific's H-1B approval rate?
94.1% of Boston Scientific's FY2026 H-1B filings were certified by the Department of Labor. Note that LCA certification is distinct from USCIS petition approval, but a high certification rate indicates clean, compliant filings.
How much does Boston Scientific pay H-1B workers?
Boston Scientific's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $131,082 (average $131,386). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Boston Scientific sponsor most on H-1B?
Software Engineer leads with 10 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $136,128. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Boston Scientific hire H-1B workers?
MA is Boston Scientific's top H-1B worksite state with 37 filings in FY2026, followed by MN (26) and CA (9). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Boston Scientific?
No employer can guarantee lottery selection, but wage levels matter: under the 2026 wage-weighted system, Level I filings get 1 entry while Level IV get 4. Based on Boston Scientific's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.9 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
United Wholesale Mortgage
86 filings
Analysis Group
85 filings
Crowe
85 filings
Pi Square Technologies
85 filings
Data source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification — Labor Condition Application disclosure data, FY2024–FY2026. An LCA is filed by the employer before an H-1B petition; disclosure data does not indicate USCIS petition outcomes. Last updated: October 2026.