Interpreters and Translators H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Interpreters and Translators is $63K/year, across 379 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 Interpreters and Translators petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 126 | 33.5% | $48K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 126 | 33.5% | $62K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 62 | 16.5% | $77K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 62 | 16.5% | $104K | 4× |
Across 376 certified Interpreters and Translators 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 Interpreters and Translators
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Inc. | 10 | $119K |
| American Education and Translation Services Corp | 9 | $49K |
| Interpreting Services International, LLC | 9 | $70K |
| Yerezhepova Law, PC | 8 | $74K |
| Meng Law Group PC | 7 | $48K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 7 | $84K |
| Stanford Health Care | 6 | $83K |
| Michael Brooks Jimenez, PC | 6 | $40K |
Ranked by certified Interpreters and Translators filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Interpreters and Translators H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 171 | $70K |
| New York | 55 | $64K |
| Washington | 16 | $80K |
| Massachusetts | 15 | $59K |
| Florida | 14 | $46K |
| New Jersey | 12 | $68K |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $53K |
| Texas | 9 | $45K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 27-3091.00 — Interpreters and Translators — 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.