# H-2B Non-Agricultural Workers: DOL OFLC program

> https://www.xh1b.org/h-2b

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total records | 172,326 |
| Linked to employers | 172,326 |
| Distinct employers | 38,309 |
| Raw jurisdiction values | 124 |
| Median wage on record | $33K |

## Wage gap against the market median (modeled estimate)

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Certified wage gap (est.) | $13.9B |
| Denied wage gap (blocked) | $859.4M |
| Withdrawn wage gap | $952.2M |
| Wages below the BLS median | 82% of 120,421 records |
| Workers basis | total_workers_certified, else requested |
| Market reference | BLS OES a_median: state median when the worksite state has one, else national; latest available survey year |

## Outcomes (normalized buckets)

| Outcome | Records |
|---|---|
| denied | 16,443 |
| certified | 136,858 |
| withdrawn | 15,691 |

## Top employers

| Employer | Cases | Workers | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Landscapes Unlimited, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/landscapes-unlimited-llc-7c8390923e) | 618 | 9,108 | $36K |
| [Genuine Builders Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/genuine-builders-inc-144087281c) | 520 | 11,468 | $44K |
| [PROGRESSIVE SOLUTIONS INC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/progressive-solutions-inc-b88eaa63cc) | 261 | 20,222 | $26K |
| [RUPPERT LANDSCAPE](https://www.xh1b.org/org/ruppert-landscape-5cad50fac7) | 242 | 3,619 | $35K |
| [Landscape Workshop, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/landscape-workshop-llc-4f17bbe293) | 241 | 9,159 | $36K |
| [The Brickman Group, LTD LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-brickman-group-ltd-llc-3ef01e2624) | 231 | 10,769 | $19K |
| [Challenger Sports Corp.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/challenger-sports-corp-4de796661a) | 226 | 3,414 | $27K |
| [THE F A BARTLETT TREE EXPERT COMPANY](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-f-a-bartlett-tree-expert-company-9fff3b3bcd) | 206 | 2,860 | $36K |
| [The Broadmoor Hotel, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-broadmoor-hotel-inc-0404a19947) | 204 | 4,576 | $21K |
| [MASTERCORP, INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/mastercorp-inc-34cadbf362) | 200 | 4,223 | $32K |
| [Giri Hotel Management LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/giri-hotel-management-llc-91e0600641) | 186 | 1,429 | $36K |
| [ROTOLO CONSULTANTS, INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rotolo-consultants-inc-85cfe3f8f1) | 184 | 11,049 | $30K |
| [BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB, INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/boca-west-country-club-inc-d42795b30c) | 155 | 5,260 | $25K |
| [NORTHWOOD HOSPITALITY LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/northwood-hospitality-llc-8ebde8f289) | 149 | 1,292 | $31K |
| [Kiawah Island Inn Co., LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kiawah-island-inn-co-llc-c418c8ebfa) | 138 | 3,091 | $28K |

## Breakdown

| Key | Count | Workers | Median offered wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX | 15,620 | 300,795 | $30K |
| FL | 11,629 | 197,381 | $29K |
| State not filed | 9,514 | 147,670 | $24K |
| NY | 8,931 | 81,006 | $35K |
| PA | 7,259 | 88,735 | $32K |
| MA | 6,653 | 65,375 | $33K |
| CO | 5,877 | 119,178 | $34K |
| OH | 5,456 | 63,245 | $34K |
| LA | 5,275 | 109,189 | $27K |
| MI | 5,197 | 66,469 | $31K |
| VA | 4,761 | 89,374 | $28K |
| NC | 4,483 | 92,194 | $29K |
| MO | 4,431 | 68,975 | $32K |
| ME | 4,183 | 43,045 | $32K |
| NJ | 4,145 | 51,183 | $33K |

## Top attorneys and agents

| Attorney / agent | Bar number | Cases |
|---|---|---|
| [Keith Pabian](https://www.xh1b.org/person/keith-pabian-01073813e2) | 672323 | 4,789 |
| [JOHN GISMONDI](https://www.xh1b.org/person/john-gismondi-8112be1614) | - | 3,692 |
| [Veronica Birkenstock](https://www.xh1b.org/person/veronica-birkenstock-66c0e9fa47) | - | 3,249 |
| [James Judkins](https://www.xh1b.org/person/james-judkins-3425271826) | - | 2,768 |
| [MICHELE CONTRERAS](https://www.xh1b.org/person/michele-contreras-ceadea930e) | 3752006 | 1,970 |
| [Devon Kenefick](https://www.xh1b.org/person/devon-kenefick-f3ad75b7fa) | 94835 | 1,955 |
| [Leonard D'Arrigo](https://www.xh1b.org/person/leonard-darrigo-497e4815a9) | 4372553 | 1,936 |
| [Tristan Strong](https://www.xh1b.org/person/tristan-strong-058337c1f1) | 1780648 | 1,813 |
| [Aaron Bernard](https://www.xh1b.org/person/aaron-bernard-02843b07a0) | AT0000811 | 1,787 |
| [ROBERT MCCUBBIN](https://www.xh1b.org/person/robert-mccubbin-04158dcda3) | - | 1,568 |

## Recent cases

| soc_code | job_title | soc_title | case_number | case_status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37-3011 | Golf Course Maintenance | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | H-400-26002-530325 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 47-2051 | Laborer - Concrete | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | H-400-26002-528635 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 37-3011 | Landscape Laborer | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | H-400-26002-528247 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 53-7062 | Seafood Processor/Crab Picker | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | H-400-26002-528248 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 51-3022 | FISHERS AND RELATED FISHING WORKERS | Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers | H-400-26002-528200 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 53-7064 | PACKERS | Packers and Packagers, Hand | H-400-26002-527579 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 37-3011 | Landscape Laborers | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | H-400-26001-527517 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 41-2031 | Fine Jewelry Salesperson | Retail Salespersons | H-400-26001-527411 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 35-3023 | Food Service Worker | Fast Food and Counter Workers | H-400-26001-527178 | Determination Issued - Certification |
| 35-2021 | Kitchen Helper | Food Preparation Workers | H-400-26002-529243 | Determination Issued - Certification |

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/h-2b
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/h2b?year=<year>


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [H-2B disclosure record layout, FY2026 Q3](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/H-2B_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–2: case number, requested and certified workers, cap estimates and temporary-need categories. Cap-subject and cap-exempt counts are estimated requested workers. Temporary need includes seasonal, peakload, one-time and intermittent work. Checked 2026-10-18.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources#calculation-methods). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits.