Graphic Designers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Graphic Designers is $107K/year, across 6,646 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 Graphic Designers 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) | 945 | 14.3% | $52K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2,236 | 33.8% | $84K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,663 | 25.2% | $133K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,768 | 26.7% | $150K | 4× |
Across 6,612 certified Graphic Designers 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 Graphic Designers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 600 | $138K |
| Google LLC | 505 | $166K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 166 | $192K |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 152 | $146K |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | 151 | $67K |
| Apple Inc. | 117 | $144K |
| Intuit Inc. | 111 | $140K |
| Linkedin Corporation | 110 | $146K |
Ranked by certified Graphic Designers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Graphic Designers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2,614 | $135K |
| New York | 1,531 | $95K |
| Washington | 729 | $135K |
| Texas | 318 | $81K |
| New Jersey | 209 | $83K |
| Georgia | 151 | $63K |
| Illinois | 142 | $70K |
| Massachusetts | 138 | $93K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Graphic Designers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 1,167 | $100K |
| San Francisco, CA | 633 | $145K |
| Seattle, WA | 530 | $137K |
| Mountain View, CA | 234 | $158K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 230 | $146K |
| Brooklyn, NY | 195 | $89K |
Metros with the highest Graphic Designers 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 27-1024.00 — Graphic Designers — 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.