New York vs Louisiana
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 | New York | Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Total filings | 308,634▲ | 10,771 |
| National share % | 8.05%▲ | 0.28% |
| Rank nationally | #3▲ | #36 |
| Top sponsor | Ernst & Young U.S. LLP | Louisiana State University and A&M College |
| Top sponsor share | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| Top occupation | Software Developers | Software Developers |
Filings by fiscal year
Year-over-year H-1B demand in each state.
New York
Louisiana
Top 5 sponsors — New York
- 1Ernst & Young U.S. LLP3,8103.3%
- 2Google LLC2,9862.5%
- 3AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC (WA)2,0221.7%
Top 5 sponsors — Louisiana
Top 5 occupations — New York
- 115-1252Software Developers60,509
- 215-2051Data Scientists27,137
- 313-2051Financial and Investment Analysts17,144
- 415-1299Computer Occupations, All Other15,019
- 511-3021Computer and Information Systems Managers14,454
Top 5 occupations — Louisiana
- 115-1252Software Developers2,366
- 225-1042Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary627
- 329-1229Physicians, All Other595
- 425-1071Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary422
- 515-1211Computer Systems Analysts347
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