Top 10 U.S. Cities With the Most H-1B Jobs

Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo Bozic
Updated September 13, 2026 · 4 min read

The U.S. cities with the most H-1B jobs are led by New York, San Francisco, and Houston, the metros with the highest concentration of live H-1B openings. Migrate Mate is tracking 57,897 live H-1B jobs across these 10 metros as of September 13, 2026, updated daily. H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, so beyond location the real hurdle is being selected.

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Which U.S. cities have the most H-1B jobs?

Ranked by live H-1B jobs in each metro on Migrate Mate, updated daily

Editor’s note

How this list is ranked

These metros are ranked by how many H-1B jobs are live on Migrate Mate right now, so the list reflects where H-1B hiring is concentrated today rather than historical government filings. Counts change daily. A larger metro means more employers and more openings to work through, but confirm the specific role fits and that you are eligible before you apply.

  1. 01

    New York, New York

    New York leads with 11,414 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate, the most of any metro on this list.

    H-1B hiring in New York concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Consulting & Strategy roles, with employers like NYU Langone Health, JPMorganChase, and Amazon.com posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Software Engineering
    Open H-1B roles in New York
    Business Tax Expert
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Chief of Staff
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Lead, SMC Revenue Growth
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Manager, Omnichannel Trade Marketing
    New York, New York · On-site
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    Corporate Banking Loan Administrator
    New York, New York · Hybrid
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  2. 02

    San Francisco, California

    San Francisco has 6,925 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in San Francisco concentrates in Project & Program Management, Software Engineering, and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like University of California - San Francisco, OpenAI, and University of California, San Francisco posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Business Development
    • Technical Program Management
    Open H-1B roles in San Francisco
    Research Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Technical Program Manager
    San Francisco, California · Hybrid
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    Senior Product Designer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Logistics Coordinator
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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    Embedded Engineer
    San Francisco, California · On-site
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  3. 03

    Houston, Texas

    Houston lists 5,809 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Houston concentrates in Project & Program Management, Nursing, and Healthcare Administration roles, with employers like Houston Methodist, UTHealth Houston, and MD Anderson Cancer Center posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Business Development
    Open H-1B roles in Houston
    5th Grade Elementary School Teacher
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Adaptive Behavior Teacher
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Survey Technician
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Finance & Reporting Coordinator
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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    Lead Project Manager
    Houston, Texas · On-site
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  5. 04

    Chicago, Illinois

    There are 5,783 live H-1B jobs in Chicago on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Chicago concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Consulting & Strategy roles, with employers like Rush University Medical Center, Chicago Public Schools, and State Farm posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Sales
    • Nursing
    Open H-1B roles in Chicago
    Audio Video Support Coordinator
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Lead Electrical Engineer
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Skincare Associate Brand Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid
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    Wealth Management Client Associate
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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    Program Manager
    Chicago, Illinois · On-site
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  6. 05

    Austin, Texas

    Austin shows 5,547 open H-1B roles on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Austin concentrates in Engineering (Non-Software), Project & Program Management, and Software Engineering roles, with employers like Apple, Austin Independent School District, and Amazon.com posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    Open H-1B roles in Austin
    Senior Transmission Engineer
    Austin, Texas · Remote
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    Sr. Relationship Manager
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    SAP GTS Consultant
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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    Sales Representative
    Austin, Texas · Remote
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    Principal Product Engineer
    Austin, Texas · On-site
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  7. 06

    Dallas, Texas

    Dallas has 5,019 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Dallas concentrates in Project & Program Management, Nursing, and Healthcare Administration roles, with employers like UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor Scott & White Health, and Photon posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Business Development
    • Engineering (Non-Software)
    Open H-1B roles in Dallas
    Consultant, Principal
    Dallas, Texas · Hybrid
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    Senior Project Manager
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Superintendent
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Project Manager
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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    Senior Technical Asset Manager
    Dallas, Texas · On-site
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  8. 07

    Boston, Massachusetts

    Boston lists 5,013 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Boston concentrates in Nursing, Project & Program Management, and Healthcare Administration roles, with employers like Boston Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Boston University posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Nursing
    • Project & Program Management
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Business Development
    • Science & Research
    Open H-1B roles in Boston
    Clinical Research Coordinator II
    Boston, Massachusetts · Hybrid
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    Regional Sales Manager
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Associate Director, Pre-Award Research Administration
    Boston, Massachusetts · Remote
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    Senior Recruiter
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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    Physician Assistant
    Boston, Massachusetts · On-site
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  10. 08

    Atlanta, Georgia

    There are 4,658 live H-1B jobs in Atlanta on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Atlanta concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Nursing roles, with employers like Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Capgemini, and Emory University posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Nursing
    • Consulting & Strategy
    • Healthcare Administration
    Open H-1B roles in Atlanta
    IBM z/TPF Assembler
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Office Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Regional Operations Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Strategy & Transformation Consultant
    Atlanta, Georgia · On-site
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    Legal Support Manager
    Atlanta, Georgia · Hybrid
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    See all 4,658 H-1B jobs in Atlanta
  11. 09

    Seattle, Washington

    Seattle shows 3,969 open H-1B roles on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Seattle concentrates in Project & Program Management, Software Engineering, and Data Science & Analytics roles, with employers like Amazon.com, Apple, and TikTok posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Software Engineering
    • Data Science & Analytics
    • Technical Program Management
    • Cloud & DevOps
    Open H-1B roles in Seattle
    Manager, Business Development, Strategic Partnerships & Affiliates
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Senior Performance Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Market Financial Center Manager
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Design Verification Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    Tech Lead Machine Learning Infrastructure Engineer
    Seattle, Washington · On-site
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    See all 3,969 H-1B jobs in Seattle
  12. 10

    Los Angeles, California

    Los Angeles has 3,760 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate.

    H-1B hiring in Los Angeles concentrates in Project & Program Management, Business Development, and Nursing roles, with employers like UCLA Health, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, and TikTok posting openings now.

    Roles hiring now

    • Project & Program Management
    • Business Development
    • Nursing
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Consulting & Strategy
    Open H-1B roles in Los Angeles
    Medical Student Coordinator
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
    Apply
    Health Science & Behavioral Research Associate III
    Los Angeles, California · Hybrid
    Apply
    Staff Research Associate 1
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
    Apply
    UX Researcher
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    Project Coordinator
    Los Angeles, California · On-site
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    See all 3,760 H-1B jobs in Los Angeles

How the H-1B visa works

H-1B sponsorship starts with the employer, not the candidate. Once you have a job offer, the employer's immigration counsel files a Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor, certifying that the role is a specialty occupation and that the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for the location. After the LCA is certified, the employer files Form I-129 with USCIS. Most H-1B petitions go through an annual lottery, so selection is not guaranteed even with a job offer. The filing rules and fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the USCIS website before you plan around them.

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Top H-1B Cities: Frequently Asked Questions

Which U.S. cities have the most H-1B jobs?

New York leads, with 11,414 live H-1B jobs on Migrate Mate, followed by San Francisco (6,925) and Houston (5,809). Across the 10 metros on this list, Migrate Mate is tracking 57,897 live H-1B jobs, updated daily.

Who qualifies for H-1B sponsorship?

H-1B eligibility requires a job offer from a U.S. employer in a specialty occupation, meaning the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. The candidate must hold that degree or its equivalent. The employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. H-1B status allows dual intent, so holders may pursue a green card while working.

Can my spouse or family work on H-1B?

An H-4 spouse can work only after obtaining an employment authorization document, generally available once the H-1B worker has reached a later stage of the green card process; H-4 children cannot work.

How much does H-1B sponsorship cost?

The employer pays the required government fees, not the candidate. Base fees run from a few hundred to several thousand dollars depending on the employer and processing speed, plus legal costs. Fees are set by USCIS and change periodically, so confirm the current figure with USCIS before you rely on it.

How do I find a H-1B job in these cities?

Finding an H-1B job starts with targeting employers with a verified history of filing Labor Condition Applications, which signals they have sponsored H-1B workers before. Migrate Mate lists employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, searchable by role and metro. Many roles listed in high-concentration metros are open to hybrid or remote candidates who are willing to relocate for the sponsoring employer. H-1B lottery rules and filing costs have changed recently, so review the current position before accepting an offer.

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