Zimmer H-1B Visa Sponsorship Data 2026
Zimmer filed 74 H-1B labor condition applications in fiscal year 2026, ranking #601 out of 1,000 sponsoring employers in our database — down 25.3% from last year.
Of those filings, 98.7% were certified by the Department of Labor, with a median offered salary of $117,316, below the national H-1B median of $126,403.
54% of Zimmer'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.
Zimmer's most-sponsored roles in FY2026 were Quality Senior Engineer (6 cases), Manufacturing Sr Engineer (6 cases), Business Systems Lead Analyst (5 cases). Its heaviest H-1B hiring was in IN (36), TX (21), IL (3).
FY2026 filings
74
Rank #601 nationally
Approval rate
98.7%
73 certified
Median salary
$117,316
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. 54% of Zimmer'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 |
|---|---|---|
| Quality Senior Engineer | 6 | $99,603 |
| Manufacturing Sr Engineer | 6 | $92,330 |
| Business Systems Lead Analyst | 5 | $129,495 |
| Quality Engineer | 4 | $84,322 |
| Manufacturing Engineer | 4 | $77,720 |
| Business Systems Manager | 2 | $169,610 |
| Business Systems Senior Analyst | 2 | $123,741 |
| Software Validation Analyst Lead | 2 | $130,063 |
| Quality Sr Engineer | 2 | $98,707 |
| Development Senior Engineer | 2 | $112,365 |
Top worksite states
IN
36 filings
TX
21 filings
IL
3 filings
FL
3 filings
NC
2 filings
WI
1 filings
GA
1 filings
CA
1 filings
CT
1 filings
NJ
1 filings
Year-over-year trend
Zimmer filed 99 H-1B applications in FY2025 versus 74 in FY2026 — a decrease of 25.3%.
Zimmer H-1B FAQs
Does Zimmer sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes. Zimmer filed 74 H-1B labor condition applications in FY2026, ranking #601 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 Zimmer's H-1B approval rate?
98.7% of Zimmer'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 Zimmer pay H-1B workers?
Zimmer's median offered salary for H-1B roles in FY2026 was $117,316 (average $119,667). Individual offers vary by role, level, and worksite — the tables above break it down by job title.
Which jobs does Zimmer sponsor most on H-1B?
Quality Senior Engineer leads with 6 filings in FY2026 at an average offered salary of $99,603. Other frequently sponsored roles are listed in the table above.
Where does Zimmer hire H-1B workers?
IN is Zimmer's top H-1B worksite state with 36 filings in FY2026, followed by TX (21) and IL (3). Worksite reflects where the job is performed, which may differ from headquarters.
What are the H-1B lottery odds at Zimmer?
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 Zimmer'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
Orion Systems Integrators
74 filings
University Of Mississippi Medical Center
74 filings
Lyft
73 filings
Milwaukee Electric Tool
73 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.