Editors H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Editors is $85K/year, across 544 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Editors petitions are filed at Level II (Qualified). Since February 27, 2026, USCIS weights the H-1B lottery by DOL prevailing wage level, so the level a role is filed at directly affects selection odds.
| DOL Wage Level | Filings | Share | Median Wage | Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 146 | 28.4% | $60K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 172 | 33.5% | $83K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 103 | 20.0% | $103K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 93 | 18.1% | $135K | 4× |
Across 514 certified Editors filings with a reported DOL 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.
Top H-1B Sponsors for Editors
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg L.P. | 20 | $90K |
| The New York Times Company | 15 | $140K |
| American Physical Society | 12 | $94K |
| National Public Radio, Inc. | 11 | $114K |
| Dow Jones & Company Inc | 10 | $105K |
| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | 8 | $93K |
| Research Foundation of CUNY | 7 | $47K |
| Apple Inc. | 6 | $142K |
Ranked by certified Editors filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Editors H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 236 | $94K |
| California | 130 | $83K |
| Washington DC | 45 | $93K |
| Massachusetts | 20 | $69K |
| Washington | 17 | $80K |
| Florida | 15 | $54K |
| Texas | 13 | $55K |
| Illinois | 12 | $64K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Editors H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 195 | $100K |
Metros with the highest Editors H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 27-3041.00, Editors, filtered to certified petitions with annual wages between $30K and $1M. Wages are medians of the offered wage stated in each filing (base salary only, not equity or bonus), reported as medians rather than averages because a small number of outlier filings can skew an average heavily.