Radio and Television Broadcasting, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Radio and Television Broadcasting (NAICS 5151) filed 1,900 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $132K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Radio and Television Broadcasting
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Sirius Xm Radio Inc. | 387 | $130K |
| CSC Holdings, LLC | 176 | $119K |
| Discovery Communications, LLC | 168 | $146K |
| NBCUniversal Media, LLC | 158 | $145K |
| Fox Cable Network Services, LLC | 130 | $160K |
| Sirius Xm Radio LLC | 128 | $140K |
| IHeartMedia Management Services, Inc. | 68 | $120K |
| WarnerMedia Services, LLC | 61 | $140K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5151, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Radio and Television Broadcasting
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) | 235 | 13.1% | $80K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 389 | 21.7% | $115K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 536 | 29.9% | $130K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 631 | 35.2% | $159K | 4× |
Across 1,791 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 Radio and Television Broadcasting
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 563 | $145K |
| Software Developers, Applications | 240 | $131K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 108 | $110K |
| Data Scientists | 106 | $136K |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | 83 | $187K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 81 | $130K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 61 | $120K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 59 | $140K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Radio and Television Broadcasting H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 555 | $127K |
| Texas | 393 | $128K |
| California | 327 | $151K |
| New Jersey | 106 | $140K |
| Washington | 91 | $166K |
| Georgia | 65 | $130K |
| Florida | 58 | $119K |
| Arizona | 43 | $151K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Radio and Television Broadcasting H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 328 | $135K |
| Irving, TX | 209 | $125K |
| Long Island City, NY | 102 | $119K |
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 5151, Radio and Television Broadcasting, 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).