# SOC 11-1981: 11-1981

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/11-1981

Employers logged 213 certified H-1B applications for SOC 11-1981 roles, requesting 213 workers. The average offered wage is $54,560/yr; the average prevailing wage on these filings is $47,274/yr. The largest filers are White Lodging Services Corporation, Starwood Hotels & Resorts WORLDWIDE, Inc. and Columbia Sussex MANAGEMENT, LLC.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 213 |
| Total workers | 213 |
| Average offered wage | $55K |
| Average prevailing wage | $47K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | -- |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 11-1981 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

## Top employers (of 156)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [White Lodging Services Corporation](https://www.xh1b.org/org/white-lodging-services-corporation-b35246f434) | 14 | 14 | $42K | - |
| [Starwood Hotels & Resorts WORLDWIDE, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/starwood-hotels-resorts-worldwide-inc-8c6c22cf15) | 11 | 11 | $83K | - |
| [Columbia Sussex MANAGEMENT, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/columbia-sussex-management-llc-9d7712db92) | 8 | 8 | $40K | - |
| [Hilton WORLDWIDE, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/hilton-worldwide-inc-8a7939c2ea) | 7 | 7 | $63K | - |
| [Eliot HOTEL, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/eliot-hotel-inc-37403ac8fe) | 6 | 6 | $45K | - |
| [Silicon Valley Foundry LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/silicon-valley-foundry-llc-1f985ea6dd) | 6 | 6 | $55K | - |
| [Highgate Hotels LP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/highgate-hotels-lp-0b536d4d33) | 6 | 6 | $75K | - |
| [Sheraton Operating Corp.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sheraton-operating-corp-275baa08a1) | 6 | 6 | $62K | - |
| [Olshan Hotel MANAGEMENT, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/olshan-hotel-management-inc-f82a736e01) | 4 | 4 | $55K | - |
| [Doyle Dupont LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/doyle-dupont-llc-8a3945a63a) | 4 | 4 | $44K | - |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 45 | 45 | $50K |
| 2012 | 187 | 187 | $48K |

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/11-1981
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=11-1981
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=11-1981


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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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. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.