California vs Wyoming
H-1B filing geography compared side-by-side. Volume, national share, top sponsoring employers and most-filed occupations. Built from the same DOL LCA data that drives every page on H1B Report.
Key metrics
National share is each state’s portion of total US H-1B filings.
| Metric | California | Wyoming |
|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 753,475▲ | 1,171 |
| National share % | 19.66%▲ | 0.03% |
| Rank nationally | #1▲ | #52 |
| Top sponsor | Google LLC | University of Wyoming |
| Top sponsor share | 6.7% | 20.3% |
| Top occupation | Software Developers | Software Developers |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year H-1B demand in each state.
California
Wyoming
Top 5 sponsors — California
- 1Google LLC17,9716.7%
- 2Apple Inc.10,4653.9%
- 3Meta Platforms, Inc8,7913.3%
Top 5 sponsors — Wyoming
- 1University of Wyoming12220.3%
- 2SOFT PARCH LLC7813.0%
- 3Aptamitra USA Consulting LLC6310.5%
Top 5 occupations — California
- 115-1252Software Developers295,793
- 215-1299Computer Occupations, All Other46,755
- 315-2051Data Scientists44,009
- 415-1253Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers24,270
- 517-2072Electronics Engineers, Except Computer23,922
Top 5 occupations — Wyoming
- 115-1252Software Developers229
- 215-1299Computer Occupations, All Other70
- 329-1229Physicians, All Other62
- 419-1042Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists53
- 525-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary37
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