Salary first
Lab / diagnostics has the highest middle salary by sponsor type here: $300,000.
Sponsor type comparison
Compare healthcare visa sponsor types
Company type helps explain what kind of sponsor you are looking at. Use it for structure first, then compare role, state, pay, green card-related history, workplace names, and the questions to ask before applying.
Source: public U.S. Department of Labor records, FY2026 Q2. Last updated 6/5/2026.
Green card-related history
Agency / staffing has the most green card-related records in this data: 746.
Workplace clarity
Some salary records name a separate workplace. That does not replace company type, but it gives you another question to ask before signing.
What the current data shows by sponsor type
Use this table to decide where to click next. The best type for you depends on role, state, salary, contract, and immigration goals.
| Sponsor type | Sponsors | Worker positions listed | Middle salary | Green card-related records | Other wage records | Workplace names |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agency / staffing | 28 | 16,794 | $79,352 | 746 | 2,250 | Many workplace names |
| Hospital / health system | 450 | 4,221 | $106,612 | 348 | 1,153 | Sponsor name only |
| Clinic / practice | 691 | 2,441 | $265,000 | 249 | 616 | Sponsor name only |
| Education / training provider | 55 | 328 | $145,683 | 14 | 43 | Sponsor name only |
| Other healthcare employer | 41 | 258 | $137,862 | 17 | 53 | Sponsor name only |
| Lab / diagnostics | 38 | 177 | $300,000 | 43 | 31 | Sponsor name only |
| Nursing home / rehab facility | 50 | 136 | $107,234 | 20 | 42 | Sponsor name only |
| Home health / care services | 23 | 51 | $125,000 | 8 | 15 | Sponsor name only |
Type-level middle pay is a broad comparison based on sponsor-level salary records. It should not replace role-and-state comparisons.
Which type should you start with?
There is no single best company type for every worker. Use the sponsor type to narrow your search, then compare actual sponsor pages.
If salary is the first question
Sort sponsors by middle salary, then compare the same role and state. Company type alone does not explain pay.
If green card-related history matters
Look for sponsors with green card-related records, then check whether those records match your role.
If workplace setup matters
Ask whether you work for the sponsor, a client, a facility, or more than one location.
Agency / staffing
Can be useful when you want more placement options. Ask clearly about location, assignment changes, pay, benefits, and contract terms.
Direct healthcare employers
Hospitals, clinics, home health groups, labs, and care facilities may have a simpler sponsor-to-workplace story. Still confirm the exact job location and manager.
Education / training providers
Some schools are connected to real hospitals, clinics, or research sites. Ask where the work happens and what part of the organization employs you.
Compare each sponsor type
These labels are checked from public company information and kept separate from salary records that name a separate workplace.
Agency / staffing
28 sponsors
A company that may sponsor workers and place them at hospitals, clinics, or other client locations.
Useful when: You want more location options or a sponsor that works with many facilities.
Ask: Ask who pays you, who manages you day to day, where you will work, and whether assignments can change.
Largest sponsors here
Hospital / health system
450 sponsors
A hospital, medical center, or larger healthcare system with its own patient care locations.
Useful when: You want to compare sponsors that often have their own facilities and care teams.
Ask: Ask which facility you will work at, which team you will join, and what schedule the salary assumes.
Largest sponsors here
Clinic / practice
691 sponsors
A smaller medical office, outpatient clinic, therapy practice, dental practice, or specialty care group.
Useful when: You want a smaller employer or outpatient setting to compare with hospitals and agencies.
Ask: Ask how many locations the practice has and whether you will rotate between sites.
Largest sponsors here
Education / training provider
55 sponsors
A school, university, college, or training organization. Some are connected to hospitals or clinics.
Useful when: You want to compare academic employers, training programs, or school-linked healthcare jobs.
Ask: Ask whether the job is at a campus, hospital, clinic, research site, or training program.
Largest sponsors here
Other healthcare employer
41 sponsors
A healthcare organization that does not fit neatly into the other public groups.
Useful when: You want to compare healthcare sponsors that do not match a common category.
Ask: Ask what kind of care or service the organization provides and where the job will actually happen.
Largest sponsors here
Lab / diagnostics
38 sponsors
A lab, diagnostic testing, imaging, pathology, or related healthcare testing organization.
Useful when: You want healthcare work that may be more technical, diagnostic, or lab-based.
Ask: Ask whether the job is clinical, technical, research, or operations work.
Largest sponsors here
Nursing home / rehab facility
50 sponsors
A long-term care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or residential care organization.
Useful when: You want to compare long-term care or rehab settings when they appear in the data.
Ask: Ask about shift expectations, patient mix, required licenses, and staffing model.
Largest sponsors here
Home health / care services
23 sponsors
A home health, home care, hospice, or community care organization where work may happen in patient homes.
Useful when: You want to compare care roles where travel, visits, or service areas may affect the job.
Ask: Ask how travel time, mileage, hours, visits, and service areas affect pay.
Largest sponsors here
Questions to ask every sponsor
Who is my legal employer?
Where will I actually work?
Will I be placed at another facility?
What wage, hours, and contract terms apply?