Wired Telecommunications Carriers, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Wired Telecommunications Carriers (NAICS 5171) filed 1,503 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2023–2026), at a median offered wage of $148K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Wired Telecommunications Carriers
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| At&t Services, Inc. | 466 | $167K |
| T-Mobile USA, Inc. | 316 | $143K |
| Dish Wireless, L.L.C. | 47 | $96K |
| Brightspeed Management LLC | 32 | $159K |
| inContact, Inc. | 28 | $140K |
| Granite Telecommunications, LLC | 25 | $123K |
| Frontier Communications Parent, Inc. | 22 | $150K |
| American Tower Corporation | 21 | $148K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 5171, FY2023–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Wired Telecommunications Carriers
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) | 244 | 18.2% | $84K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 325 | 24.3% | $125K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 273 | 20.4% | $145K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 498 | 37.2% | $168K | 4× |
Across 1,340 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 Wired Telecommunications Carriers
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | 566 | $153K |
| Information Technology Project Managers | 127 | $165K |
| Computer Network Architects | 74 | $150K |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 61 | $133K |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 60 | $146K |
| Data Scientists | 58 | $130K |
| Electrical Engineers | 53 | $120K |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | 51 | $135K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Wired Telecommunications Carriers H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 514 | $157K |
| Washington | 174 | $167K |
| Georgia | 128 | $152K |
| California | 79 | $149K |
| Kansas | 70 | $124K |
| New York | 69 | $129K |
| Colorado | 68 | $110K |
| New Jersey | 63 | $173K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Wired Telecommunications Carriers H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Plano, TX | 224 | $162K |
| Dallas, TX | 112 | $160K |
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 (FY2023–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 5171, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, 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).