Other Telecommunications — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Other Telecommunications (NAICS 5179) filed 3,175 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $130K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Other Telecommunications
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon Data Services LLC | 666 | $140K |
| Nokia of America Corporation | 592 | $130K |
| Verizon Corporate Resources Group LLC | 154 | $145K |
| Incontact, Inc | 126 | $120K |
| Life360, Inc. | 85 | $175K |
| Qwest Corporation | 77 | $117K |
| TeleCommunication Systems, Inc. | 73 | $130K |
| Ruckus Wireless, Inc. | 59 | $160K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5179, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Other Telecommunications
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) | 372 | 13.1% | $80K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 776 | 27.3% | $112K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 651 | 22.9% | $130K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,044 | 36.7% | $148K | 4× |
Across 2,843 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 Other Telecommunications
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 842 | $140K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 366 | $133K |
| Electrical Engineers | 224 | $100K |
| Software Developers, Systems Software | 222 | $135K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 211 | $125K |
| Computer Network Architects | 139 | $131K |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | 128 | $112K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 125 | $135K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Other Telecommunications H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 838 | $123K |
| California | 548 | $163K |
| New Jersey | 388 | $142K |
| Florida | 165 | $125K |
| Georgia | 155 | $131K |
| Washington | 147 | $122K |
| Colorado | 117 | $121K |
| Virginia | 108 | $122K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Other Telecommunications H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Irving, TX | 322 | $138K |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 250 | $171K |
| Dallas, TX | 175 | $115K |
| Basking Ridge, NJ | 122 | $150K |
| Temple Terrace, FL | 101 | $125K |
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 5179 — Other Telecommunications — 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).