Micron H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Micron filed 475 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #71 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 21.0% from last year.
Of those filings, 97.9% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $131,248, 4% above the national H-1B median of $126,403.
55% of Micron's filings were at prevailing-wage Level III or above. Under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery, that translates to an average of 2.8 lottery entries per candidate — meaning its candidates get meaningfully better odds than the typical Level I–II filing.
Micron's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Engineer (126 cases), Semiconductor Design Engineer (21 cases), Semiconductor Process Engineer (14 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in ID (264), TX (61), CA (61).
FY2026 filings
475
Rank #71 nationally
Approval rate
97.9%
465 certified
Median salary
$131,248
National median $126,403
Avg. lottery entries
2.8×
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. 55% of Micron's FY2026 filings were Level III or above, giving its candidates an average of 2.8 entries per filing.
Most-sponsored job titles
| Job title | Filings | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | 126 | $142,669 |
| Semiconductor Design Engineer | 21 | $126,277 |
| Semiconductor Process Engineer | 14 | $128,031 |
| Design Engineer | 10 | $164,482 |
| Fab Engineer | 10 | $109,543 |
| Equipment Engineer | 10 | $116,754 |
| Product Manager | 7 | $136,385 |
| Firmware Engineer | 7 | $186,098 |
| Product Development Engineer | 7 | $110,002 |
| Manager | 6 | $181,357 |
Top worksite states
ID
264 filings
TX
61 filings
CA
61 filings
VA
59 filings
CO
19 filings
GA
5 filings
MN
3 filings
AZ
1 filings
PA
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Micron filed 601 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 475 in FY2026 — a decrease of 21.0%.
Micron H-1B FAQs
Does Micron sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Micron filed 475 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #71 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 Micron's H-1B approval rate?
97.9% of Micron'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 Micron pay H-1B workers?
Micron's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $131,248 (average $141,409). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Micron sponsor most on H-1B?
Engineer leads with 126 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $142,669. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Micron hire H-1B workers?
ID is Micron's top H-1B worksite state with 264 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (61) and CA (61). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Micron?
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 Micron's FY2026 wage mix, its candidates averaged 2.8 entries per filing. Higher-wage offers at the same employer carry better odds.
Other top H-1B sponsors
Applied Materials
477 filings
Government Employee Insurance Company Geico
476 filings
Bank Of America
474 filings
Snowflake
471 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.