Technical Writers H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Technical Writers is $95K/year, across 919 certified Labor Condition Applications filed with the US Department of Labor (FY2021–2026). Figures below are measured from DOL disclosure records, not modeled estimates.
DOL Wage Levels & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
Most certified Technical Writers 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) | 177 | 19.6% | $65K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 350 | 38.8% | $88K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 187 | 20.7% | $108K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 188 | 20.8% | $136K | 4× |
Across 902 certified Technical Writers 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 Technical Writers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 34 | $119K |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 33 | $104K |
| Google LLC | 31 | $138K |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 20 | $81K |
| Microsoft Corporation | 19 | $168K |
| Amazon.com Services LLC | 17 | $96K |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 14 | $184K |
| Apple Inc. | 13 | $142K |
Ranked by certified Technical Writers filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Technical Writers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 229 | $121K |
| New York | 124 | $100K |
| Massachusetts | 102 | $100K |
| Texas | 59 | $74K |
| New Jersey | 57 | $84K |
| Washington | 56 | $119K |
| Virginia | 31 | $85K |
| North Carolina | 27 | $103K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 27-3042.00, Technical Writers, 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.