Communications Equipment Manufacturing — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Communications Equipment Manufacturing (NAICS 3342) filed 16,517 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $126K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Communications Equipment Manufacturing
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. | 10,125 | $127K |
| Juniper Networks, Inc. | 948 | $146K |
| Motorola Solutions, Inc. | 649 | $107K |
| Ericsson Inc. | 617 | $119K |
| Qualcomm Innovation Center, Inc. | 578 | $122K |
| Hughes Network Systems LLC | 524 | $113K |
| Qualcomm Incorporated | 429 | $116K |
| Juniper Networks (US), Inc. | 304 | $117K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 3342, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Communications Equipment Manufacturing
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 862 | 5.8% | $99K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 7,378 | 49.2% | $115K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3,806 | 25.4% | $140K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 2,944 | 19.6% | $167K | 4× |
Across 14,990 filings in this industry with a reported wage level. Entry weights reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Most Common Roles in Communications Equipment Manufacturing
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | 6,013 | $129K |
| Software Developers | 4,982 | $130K |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 1,241 | $118K |
| Computer Network Architects | 375 | $116K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 365 | $115K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 340 | $120K |
| Electrical Engineers | 268 | $117K |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 243 | $115K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Communications Equipment Manufacturing H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 11,320 | $129K |
| Texas | 1,762 | $120K |
| Maryland | 611 | $113K |
| Illinois | 419 | $108K |
| Massachusetts | 388 | $121K |
| Washington | 336 | $131K |
| Colorado | 276 | $115K |
| New Jersey | 224 | $123K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Communications Equipment Manufacturing H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, CA | 7,714 | $122K |
| Santa Clara, CA | 1,172 | $152K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 959 | $146K |
| Austin, TX | 827 | $130K |
| San Jose, CA | 537 | $152K |
| Germantown, MD | 442 | $113K |
Metros with the highest H-1B filing volume in this industry, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from US Department of Labor LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 3342 — Communications Equipment Manufacturing — filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Industry name is DOL's own NAICS title as published in their disclosure files. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus).