Johns Hopkins H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Johns Hopkins filed 398 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #89 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 15.1% from last year.
Of those filings, 63.1% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $75,924, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
17% of Johns Hopkins's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 1.6 lottery entries per candidate — roughly in line with the broader market.
Johns Hopkins's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Research Associate (62 cases), Postdoctoral Research Fellow (60 cases), Assistant Professor (53 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in MD (366), DC (8), NY (7).
Johns Hopkins appears to be a cap-exempt type employer (such as a university, nonprofit research organization, or hospital). Cap-exempt employers can sponsor H-1B workers at any time of year without going through the annual lottery — always confirm directly with the employer's immigration team.
FY2026 filings
398
Rank #89 nationally
Approval rate
63.1%
251 certified
Median salary
$75,924
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
1.6×
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. 17% of Johns Hopkins's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 1.6 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate | 62 | $75,539 |
| Postdoctoral Research Fellow | 60 | $69,359 |
| Assistant Professor | 53 | $158,264 |
| Postdoctoral Fellow | 47 | $71,774 |
| Research Data Analyst | 24 | $72,402 |
| Assistant Research Scientist | 23 | $83,024 |
| Lecturer | 11 | $79,276 |
| Clinical Laboratory Scientist | 11 | $66,389 |
| Instructor | 9 | $111,359 |
| Resident | 8 | $81,695 |
Top worksite states
MD
366 filings
DC
8 filings
NY
7 filings
FL
5 filings
MA
2 filings
NJ
2 filings
TX
1 filings
GA
1 filings
RI
1 filings
OH
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Johns Hopkins filed 469 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 398 in FY2026 — a decrease of 15.1%.
Johns Hopkins H-1B FAQs
Does Johns Hopkins sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Johns Hopkins filed 398 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #89 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 Johns Hopkins's H-1B approval rate?
63.1% of Johns Hopkins'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 Johns Hopkins pay H-1B workers?
Johns Hopkins's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $75,924 (average $95,629). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Johns Hopkins sponsor most on H-1B?
Research Associate leads with 62 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $75,539. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Johns Hopkins hire H-1B workers?
MD is Johns Hopkins's top H-1B worksite state with 366 filings in FY2026, followed by DC (8) and NY (7). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Johns Hopkins?
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 Johns Hopkins's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 1.6 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
At&T
410 filings
Hexaware
408 filings
Stanford University
398 filings
Unitedhealth Group (Optum)
398 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.