Motion Picture and Video Industries, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Motion Picture and Video Industries (NAICS 5121) filed 2,153 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $125K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Motion Picture and Video Industries
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| WarnerMedia Services, LLC | 216 | $148K |
| NBCUniversal Media, LLC | 122 | $146K |
| Hulu, LLC (indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company) | 101 | $176K |
| Turner Services, Inc. | 76 | $138K |
| Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. | 74 | $128K |
| Tubi Inc. | 42 | $198K |
| Hulu, LLC | 34 | $191K |
| DreamWorks Animation, LLC | 30 | $133K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5121, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Motion Picture and Video Industries
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level IV (Expert). 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) | 524 | 27.0% | $67K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 507 | 26.1% | $104K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 359 | 18.5% | $135K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 551 | 28.4% | $176K | 4× |
Across 1,941 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 Motion Picture and Video Industries
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 472 | $155K |
| Producers and Directors | 226 | $87K |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | 129 | $90K |
| Film and Video Editors | 108 | $60K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 102 | $207K |
| Data Scientists | 88 | $143K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 85 | $70K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 69 | $141K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Motion Picture and Video Industries H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,045 | $125K |
| New York | 435 | $119K |
| Washington | 121 | $174K |
| Texas | 96 | $132K |
| Georgia | 84 | $117K |
| New Jersey | 51 | $150K |
| Florida | 49 | $90K |
| Illinois | 28 | $84K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Motion Picture and Video Industries H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 347 | $125K |
| Los Angeles, CA | 221 | $85K |
| Culver City, CA | 165 | $120K |
| Santa Monica, CA | 135 | $175K |
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 5121, Motion Picture and Video Industries, 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).