Top H-1B Sponsors in Iowa

83 companies filed certified H-1B applications with a worksite in Iowa (FY2026), ranked by filing volume and pay from U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data.

H-1B filings

169

in Iowa

Sponsoring employers

distinct companies

Median H-1B wage

$64,000

$45,219–$110,885 middle 50%

Top H-1B sponsors in Iowa

#	Employer	H-1B filings	Avg. wage
1	The University of Iowa	17	$64,607
2	IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	8	$46,062
3	JONES MICROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE, INC.	7	$135,465
4	Maharishi International University	5	$59,632
5	ASPEN ATHLETIC CLUBS, LLC	5	$36,192
6	111 Grand Avenue LLC	4	$45,958
7	Wellmark, Inc	4	$118,680
8	Terra Natural Designs, Inc.	4	$45,940
9	MCCORMICK-GUNTREN MUSIC CORPORATION	4	$39,558
10	Airbus Americas, Inc.	3	$177,916
11	BEAL DERKENNE CONSTRUCTION LLC	3	$50,000
12	KEMIN INDUSTRIES, INC.	3	$307,370
13	Meyer Agri-Air, Inc.	3	$67,430
14	Averosoft Inc	3	$92,672
15	Genesis Health Clubs	3	$41,600
16	Trenmor LLC	3	$116,147
17	Rockwell Collins Inc.	3	$72,802
18	Pablow, Inc.	3	$83,564
19	Faith and Family Care	3	$33,280
20	CHILDREN'S SQUARE USA	2	$24,045
21	Atlas Of Orange City	2	$71,250
22	Health Research Institute	2	$140,000
23	Indian Hills Community College	2	$40,000
24	Ames IT and Numeric Solutions, LLC	2	$40,000
25	Automed Inc	2	$148,886

Highest-paying H-1B employers in Iowa

Ranked by mean certified H-1B wage, among employers with at least 5 filings in Iowa.

#	Employer	Avg. wage	H-1B filings
1	JONES MICROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE, INC.	$135,465	7
2	The University of Iowa	$64,607	17
3	Maharishi International University	$59,632	5
4	IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY	$46,062	8
5	ASPEN ATHLETIC CLUBS, LLC	$36,192	5

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Top H-1B roles in Iowa

Role	H-1B filings
Project Engineer	6
Postdoctoral Research Scholar	5
Software Engineer	5
Veterinary Resident	5
DIRECTOR OF ELITE TENNIS PROGRAM	5
Instructor	4
Graphic Designer	4
Lead Software Engineer	3
Aerial Applicator Pilot	3
Chief Business Strategy Officer	3

Frequently asked questions

Which companies sponsor H-1B visas in Iowa?

83 employers filed certified H-1B labor condition applications with a worksite in Iowa (FY2026). The top sponsors by filing volume include The University of Iowa, IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, JONES MICROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE, INC.. The full ranked list is below.

Who are the highest-paying H-1B employers in Iowa?

Ranked by mean certified H-1B wage (among employers with at least 5 filings in the state), the top payers include JONES MICROBIOLOGY INSTITUTE, INC., The University of Iowa, Maharishi International University. The median certified H-1B wage in Iowa is $64,000. The middle 50% of offers fall between $45,219 and $110,885.

What do H-1B jobs pay in Iowa?

The median certified H-1B wage in Iowa is $64,000. The middle 50% of offers fall between $45,219 and $110,885.

How is this ranking calculated?

Employers are ranked by the number of certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) they filed for worksites in Iowa, sourced from U.S. Department of Labor public disclosure data. This page reflects 169 H-1B filings in the state.

Counts are certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) from public U.S. Department of Labor disclosure data, by worksite state. Wages shown are the offered annual wage on the filing, not a guarantee of pay.