H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts

Massachusetts is one of the strongest H-1B visa sponsorship markets in the country, driven by a dense concentration of biotechnology, healthcare, and technology employers across Greater Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester. Companies like Biogen, HubSpot, and Massachusetts General Hospital file among the highest H-1B petition volumes in New England.

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Overview

Open Jobs15,946+
Work Type82% On-site
Median Salary$108K
Top LocationBoston, MA
Most JobsBrigham & Women'S Faulkner Hospital

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Tutor Intelligence
Robotics Field Solutions Engineer
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Tutor Intelligence
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Robotics Field Solutions Engineer
Tutor Intelligence
Watertown, Massachusetts
Technical Product & Program Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Customer Success
Specialized Engineering
Technical Program Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
$80,000/yr - $135,000/yr
On-Site
2+ yrs exp.
Associate's

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Site Finance Lead
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals
New 4h ago
Site Finance Lead
Takeda Pharmaceuticals
Lexington, Massachusetts
Finance
Accounting
Strategy & Corporate Development
Project & Program Management
Compliance & Legal
Business Strategy
Project Management
Compliance & Risk
$177,000/yr - $278,080/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Ropes & Gray LLP
New Business Intake Analyst
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Ropes & Gray LLP
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New Business Intake Analyst
Ropes & Gray LLP
Boston, Massachusetts
Compliance & Legal
Business Operations
Administrative & Office Support
$69,500/yr - $100,800/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Joslin Diabetes Center
Healthcare Data Analyst
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Joslin Diabetes Center
New 4h ago
Healthcare Data Analyst
Joslin Diabetes Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Data Science & Analytics
Healthcare Administration
Data Science
Data Analytics
$72,800/yr - $93,600/yr
Hybrid
2+ yrs exp.
Bachelor's
501-1,000

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Teradyne
Senior UI Software Engineer
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Senior UI Software Engineer
Teradyne
North Reading, Massachusetts
Software Engineering
Creative & Design
UI/UX Design
Backend Engineering
$161,700/yr - $258,800/yr
On-Site
10+ yrs exp.
None
5,001-10,000

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Tips for Finding H-1B Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts

Target the Seaport and Kendall Square innovation corridors

Boston's Seaport District and Cambridge's Kendall Square host the highest concentration of H-1B-sponsoring employers in Massachusetts. Focusing your search on these two corridors puts you in front of employers with established immigration programs and experienced HR teams.

Prioritize employers with H-1B filing history

The DOL's OFLC disclosure database lists every certified Labor Condition Application by employer and location. Search for Massachusetts-based companies to confirm they've sponsored H-1B workers before approaching them, so you're not educating them on the process.

Look beyond Boston to Worcester and Springfield

UMass Memorial Health, Hanover Insurance, and manufacturing employers in Worcester and Springfield sponsor H-1B workers and face less applicant competition than Boston-area roles. These markets are often overlooked by international candidates focused exclusively on the Greater Boston area.

Filter job boards for visa-sponsorship-confirmed openings

Searching general job boards means wading through postings with no sponsorship clarity. Migrate Mate lets you filter specifically for H-1B sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts, saving time and ensuring every listing you view comes from an employer willing to sponsor.

Engage directly with biotech and life sciences recruiters

Massachusetts life sciences companies routinely hire internationally and work with specialist recruiters who understand H-1B timelines. Connecting with recruiters who place candidates at Moderna, Vertex, or Sanofi's Massachusetts sites often surfaces roles before they're publicly listed.

Time your applications around the H-1B cap registration window

Employers sponsoring cap-subject H-1B petitions must register in March. Securing an offer before February gives your employer enough time to register and prepare the petition. Cap-exempt employers at Massachusetts universities and nonprofits can hire on a rolling basis year-round.

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H-1B Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions

Which industries in Massachusetts sponsor the most H-1B visas?

Biotechnology and life sciences lead H-1B visa sponsorship in Massachusetts by a significant margin, with companies like Biogen, Moderna, and Vertex Pharmaceuticals filing consistently high petition volumes. Technology and software companies in Greater Boston follow closely, along with academic medical centers, financial services firms, and management consulting practices headquartered in the state.

Which cities in Massachusetts have the most H-1B sponsorship jobs?

Greater Boston and Cambridge account for the majority of H-1B sponsorship activity in Massachusetts, with Kendall Square alone housing dozens of major sponsors. Worcester is a secondary hub driven by healthcare and manufacturing employers. Waltham and Lexington, both along the Route 128 technology corridor, also host a significant number of H-1B-sponsoring life sciences and defense technology firms.

What types of roles typically qualify for H-1B sponsorship in Massachusetts?

H-1B sponsorship in Massachusetts is most common in software engineering, data science, biomedical research, clinical operations, financial analysis, and management consulting. These roles require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related specialty field. Healthcare clinical roles such as physicians and pharmacists also qualify, as do architecture and engineering positions across the state's infrastructure sector.

How do I find H-1B sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?

Start by using Migrate Mate, which filters job listings specifically by H-1B sponsorship availability and state, so every Massachusetts result you see comes from an employer prepared to sponsor. You can supplement this by searching the DOL's OFLC disclosure data to identify which Massachusetts employers have the strongest H-1B filing histories before you apply.

What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs in Massachusetts?

U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.