Multimedia Artists and Animators H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Multimedia Artists and Animators is $100K/year, across 398 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2023). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Multimedia Artists and Animators 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) | 95 | 24.3% | $62K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 136 | 34.8% | $90K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 67 | 17.1% | $111K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 93 | 23.8% | $140K | 4× |
Across 391 certified Multimedia Artists and Animators 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 Multimedia Artists and Animators
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Corporation | 39 | $145K |
| Electronic Arts, Inc. | 17 | $106K |
| Bytedance Inc. | 11 | $139K |
| Apple Inc. | 9 | $180K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | 9 | $155K |
| Riot Games, Inc. | 8 | $127K |
| Framestore Inc. | 7 | $67K |
| Rockstar San Diego, Inc. | 7 | $83K |
Ranked by certified Multimedia Artists and Animators filing volume, FY2021–2023.
Top States for Multimedia Artists and Animators H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 208 | $108K |
| New York | 59 | $97K |
| Washington | 43 | $142K |
| Texas | 16 | $82K |
| Georgia | 15 | $65K |
| Florida | 14 | $69K |
| New Jersey | 8 | $89K |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $70K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2023) for SOC occupation 27-1014.00, Multimedia Artists and Animators, 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.