Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (NAICS 5111) filed 1,586 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $120K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The New York Times Company | 139 | $150K |
| Dow Jones and Company | 108 | $125K |
| LexisNexis USA | 78 | $120K |
| WP Company LLC | 68 | $120K |
| Thryv, Inc. | 62 | $112K |
| John Wiley & Sons Inc. | 60 | $142K |
| LNRS Data Services Inc. | 57 | $127K |
| Curriculum Associates, LLC | 47 | $118K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5111, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level II (Qualified). 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) | 235 | 16.5% | $68K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 433 | 30.5% | $104K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 381 | 26.8% | $127K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 371 | 26.1% | $147K | 4× |
Across 1,420 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 Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 420 | $135K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 171 | $125K |
| Data Scientists | 76 | $122K |
| News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists | 75 | $66K |
| Editors | 72 | $102K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 62 | $115K |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 52 | $77K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 51 | $95K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 466 | $120K |
| New Jersey | 164 | $135K |
| Texas | 163 | $114K |
| California | 110 | $101K |
| Massachusetts | 105 | $120K |
| North Carolina | 97 | $130K |
| Washington DC | 77 | $117K |
| Georgia | 53 | $120K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 405 | $124K |
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 5111, Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers, 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).