Alliant Federation New H-2 hiring led by Florida this week with 2,456 positions across 384 new job orders
Reporting period: October 4, 2026 – October 10, 2026 · Published: October 12, 2026
Employers filed 384 new H-2 job orders this week (355 H-2A, 29 H-2B), requesting 5,883 positions. Hiring was most concentrated in Florida, Colorado, and California. ARAONA Labor Logistics, LLC posted the most positions this week, with 720 across 1 job order. Top crops and activities: Squash and Zucchini harvesting; Pepper harvesting; Blueberry harvesting (per bucket); Domestic Wages; Oranges-Early Mids; H-2A Wages; Strawberry harvesting; Blueberry harvesting (per pound) (720), Peppers Jalapenos $2.50; Blueberries; Tomatoes; Peppers (Long Hot); 16-pound Flat of Strawberries; Domestic Wages; H-2A Wages; Bell Peppers (448). H2A wages, converted to an hourly equivalent, ranged from $9.95 to $32.41 per hour; H2B wages, converted to an hourly equivalent, ranged from $13.38 to $47.86 per hour.
This week in H-2 hiring
New H-2 job orders this week
Bar chart of new H-2A and H-2B job orders accepted between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11, by program, with job order count and total positions.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| Program | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| H-2B — Non-agricultural | 427 | 29 |
| H-2A — Agricultural | 5,456 | 355 |
Where hiring is concentrated
Bar chart of the top states by total positions requested in H-2 job orders between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| State | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 2,456 | 28 |
| CO | 374 | 9 |
| CA | 359 | 12 |
| NY | 351 | 7 |
| LA | 309 | 38 |
| TX | 307 | 35 |
| OR | 291 | 4 |
| AZ | 186 | 6 |
| IN | 168 | 7 |
| WY | 119 | 14 |
Hiring across the country
Map of the United States showing every state with real H-2 activity between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11, sized and shaded by total positions requested.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| State | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 2,456 | 28 |
| CO | 374 | 9 |
| CA | 359 | 12 |
| NY | 351 | 7 |
| LA | 309 | 38 |
| TX | 307 | 35 |
| OR | 291 | 4 |
| AZ | 186 | 6 |
| IN | 168 | 7 |
| WY | 119 | 14 |
| AR | 112 | 16 |
| NJ | 99 | 2 |
| MS | 64 | 9 |
| ND | 57 | 26 |
| MN | 56 | 14 |
| SD | 48 | 26 |
| KS | 47 | 15 |
| UT | 46 | 7 |
| PR | 40 | 3 |
| OK | 39 | 6 |
| MO | 38 | 16 |
| NE | 37 | 12 |
| GA | 35 | 6 |
| OH | 34 | 7 |
| ID | 28 | 5 |
| NV | 26 | 4 |
| IA | 22 | 8 |
| ME | 21 | 1 |
| NC | 20 | 5 |
| IL | 20 | 6 |
| MT | 13 | 6 |
| PA | 9 | 2 |
| HI | 7 | 2 |
| MI | 7 | 3 |
| KY | 7 | 3 |
| NH | 5 | 1 |
| WI | 4 | 2 |
| NM | 4 | 2 |
| VT | 4 | 1 |
| VA | 4 | 2 |
| SC | 3 | 2 |
| TN | 3 | 2 |
| MA | 2 | 1 |
| AK | 2 | 1 |
Top H-2A crops and activities
Bar chart of H-2A crops and activities with the most positions requested between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| Category | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| Squash and Zucchini harvesting; Pepper harvesting; Blueberry harvesting (per bucket); Domestic Wages; Oranges-Early Mids; H-2A Wages; Strawberry harvesting; Blueberry harvesting (per pound) | 720 | 1 |
| Peppers Jalapenos $2.50; Blueberries; Tomatoes; Peppers (Long Hot); 16-pound Flat of Strawberries; Domestic Wages; H-2A Wages; Bell Peppers | 448 | 1 |
| Pepper (Special or Regular) Harvesting; Squash Harvesting; Watermelon Cutting; Staking (48" - 54" stakes); Tying Stakes; Mini Watermelon Packing; Okra Harvesting; Picking up Plastic; Stake Pulling (24" - 30" stakes); Planting (Tube); Broccoli Harvesting; Pickle Harvesting; Green Bean Harvesting; All other farm labor activities; Laying Plastic; Staking (24" - 30" stakes); String Cutting (Twine); Pulling Plastic; Stake Pulling (48" - 54" stakes); Squash Field Packing; Seedless Watermelon Harvesting (Field Truck); Seedless Watermelon Harvesting (Field Bus); Sweet Corn Harvesting; Nursery work; Seedless Watermelon Packing; Planting (Manual); Mini Watermelon Harvesting; Cucumber Harvesting; Cabbage Harvesting (Box); Eggplant Harvesting | 288 | 1 |
| Annual/Perennial Flowers and Garden Vegetable Plants | 266 | 1 |
| General Field Maintanance; Strawberry Harvesting | 265 | 1 |
| Apples | 198 | 1 |
| H2 Wage Rate | 173 | 9 |
| H-2A Wages; Domestic Wages | 169 | 4 |
| Domestic Wages; H-2A Wages | 144 | 5 |
| Apples picking for processing; Apples Fresh Not Stem Clipped | 126 | 1 |
Top H-2B job types
Bar chart of H-2B job types with the most positions requested between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| Category | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| Cook 2 | 47 | 1 |
| Guest Room Attendant (Housekeeper) | 40 | 1 |
| Carnival Worker | 40 | 1 |
| Cook 1 | 36 | 1 |
| Snow Removal Laborer | 35 | 2 |
| Construction Laborers | 34 | 1 |
| Hotel Housekeeping Attendant | 30 | 1 |
| Concrete Finishers | 22 | 1 |
| Temporary Housekeeping Service Attendant-153 | 20 | 1 |
| Server | 14 | 1 |
Wage range offered
Table of minimum, average, and maximum hourly-equivalent wages offered by program (H-2A/H-2B) between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11. Wages originally filed as weekly, monthly, or yearly are converted to an hourly equivalent using each job order's own stated weekly hours -- never an assumed schedule. Job orders paid solely by piece rate, or missing the weekly-hours figure needed to convert, are excluded rather than estimated.
| Program | Job orders | Avg. minimum wage–Avg. maximum wage | Lowest wage–Highest wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-2A — Agricultural | 319 | $16.01–$16.01/hour | $9.95–$32.41/hour |
| H-2B — Non-agricultural | 28 | $22.16–$23.99/hour | $13.38–$47.86/hour |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| Highest wage | Lowest wage | Program | Avg. maximum wage | Avg. minimum wage | Job orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $32.41 | $9.95 | H-2A — Agricultural | $16.01 | $16.01 | 319 |
| $47.86 | $13.38 | H-2B — Non-agricultural | $23.99 | $22.16 | 28 |
Hiring concentration by employer
Bar chart of the employers with the most positions requested in H-2 job orders between 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, via Alliant Federation opportunities ingestion
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| Employer | Positions | Job orders |
|---|---|---|
| ARAONA Labor Logistics, LLC | 720 | 1 |
| PJ's Harvesting LLC | 457 | 2 |
| Eberry Harvest Company LLC | 288 | 1 |
| Tagawa Greenhouse Enterprises, LLC | 266 | 1 |
| Agri-Flo Harvesting, LLC | 265 | 1 |
| Giroux Orchards, LLC (Order #4) | 198 | 1 |
| L&J Innovations, LLC (2026.10) | 154 | 2 |
| Bailey Nurseries, Inc. | 147 | 1 |
| Nesbitt Fruit Farms | 126 | 1 |
| Ag Plus Labor, LLC | 125 | 1 |
Methodology
These figures are calculated directly from U.S. Department of Labor H-2A/H-2B filings for the reporting period 2026-10-04 to 2026-10-11. Only job orders with an issued Notice of Acceptance are included; a Notice of Acceptance is not a labor certification. Wages originally filed as weekly, monthly, or yearly are converted to an hourly equivalent using each job order's own stated weekly hours -- never an assumed schedule; the wage stated in each job order is never altered and remains available on that listing. Job orders paid solely by piece rate, or missing the weekly-hours figure needed to convert, are excluded rather than estimated. These are historical filings, not a forecast.
These figures are calculated directly from public U.S. Department of Labor filings for the reporting period shown. They describe hiring activity that was filed, not a forecast or a guarantee of future opportunities or earnings.
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