Estimated number of H-2A, H-2B, and J-1 workers employed in low-wage occupations in the United States, 2016
| Number of workers | |
|---|---|
| Estimated number of H-2A workers employed in the United States, 2016 | 134,344 |
| Estimated number of H-2B workers employed in the United States, 2016 | 135,886 |
| Estimated number of J-1 workers employed in the United States in low wage occupations, 2016* | 167,960 |
| Total H-2A, H-2B, and J-1 guestworkers in low-wage occupations | 438,190 |
Note: *Number of J-1 workers is estimated for 2016 and based on actual total for 2015.
Source: See sources for Tables 1 and 2.