H-1B LCA Filing Activity in Santa Barbara, CA

Santa Barbara, CA appears in the available FY2024-FY2026 LCA dataset with 111 worksite filing records, an active pattern relative to other U.S. cities tracked here. The median filed base wage is $108,160, with a P25 to P75 band of $75,000 to $115,584, useful as a public anchor when reviewing offers or peer comparisons. Filing activity is most concentrated among employers such as University of California at Santa Barbara, Amazon.com Services LLC, and Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, and across roles including Postdoctoral Scholar, Project Scientist, and Assistant Professor. These are public LCA worksite filings, not visa approvals, hires, or open roles, and the figures generally exclude equity, bonus, and benefits.