News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists is $70K/year, across 384 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2022–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 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) | 186 | 50.3% | $56K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 133 | 35.9% | $76K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 32 | 8.6% | $87K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 19 | 5.1% | $126K | 4× |
Across 370 certified News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists 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 News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomberg L.P. | 33 | $76K |
| Sinovision Incorporated | 13 | $56K |
| Radio Free Asia | 12 | $71K |
| Mail Media, Inc. | 9 | $56K |
| Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC | 9 | $60K |
| World Journal, LLC | 7 | $57K |
| Pacific Culture Enterprises Inc. | 7 | $56K |
| British Broadcasting Corporation | 6 | $70K |
Ranked by certified News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists filing volume, FY2022–2026.
Top States for News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 185 | $76K |
| California | 49 | $55K |
| Washington DC | 46 | $75K |
| Florida | 13 | $70K |
| Illinois | 12 | $66K |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $63K |
| Texas | 11 | $59K |
| New Jersey | 6 | $76K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 146 | $77K |
Metros with the highest News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026) for SOC occupation 27-3023.00, News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists, 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.