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Technical Writers H-1B salaries
Auto-summary H-1B filings: DOL disclosure data SOC 27-3042
Employers filed 196 certified H-1B applications for technical writers (July 2025 to June 2026), from 131 employers.
Nationally, the middle half of offers were $83,500 to $143,000, with a median of $107,000.
By city
Metro areas with at least 25 filings. Areas with 100 or more have their own page.
| Metro area | Filings | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 39 | $86,500 | $100,000 | $150,000 |
Wage levels
| Level | Share of filings (US) |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 14% |
| Level II (qualified) | 30% |
| Level III (experienced) | 24% |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 31% |
Top sponsors nationally
| Employer | H-1B filings | Median offer | Green card filings (PERM) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google LLC | 8 | $156,000 | — |
| L&T Technology Services Limited | 7 | $73,000 | 1 |
| Amazon Development Center U.S., Inc. | 7 | $119,500 | — |
| The MathWorks, Inc. | 6 | $108,000 | 4 |
| Vastek Inc | 5 | — | — |
| Amazon Web Services, Inc. | 4 | $134,500 | — |
| KLA Corporation | 4 | $169,500 | — |
| Meta Platforms, Inc | 3 | $217,000 | 1 |
| Apple Inc. | 3 | $142,000 | 1 |
| Intellectt, Inc. | 3 | $91,500 | — |
| Arm, Inc. | 3 | $73,500 | — |
| Elise A.I. Technologies Corp. | 3 | $220,000 | — |
| Hcl America Inc | 2 | $73,000 | — |
| The Sphere Institute | 2 | $79,500 | — |
| Quantum Technologies, Inc. | 2 | — | — |
| Us-Uhak, Inc. | 2 | — | — |
| First Consulting Inc. | 2 | $75,000 | — |
| TT Commerce & Global Services LLC | 2 | $195,000 | — |
| Siri Soft Systems Inc | 2 | $70,000 | — |
| Centivo Corporation | 2 | $150,000 | — |
Common titles filed under this occupation: Technical Writer, Medical Writer, Senior Technical Writer, Tech Writer-Tech Ii, Tech Writer-Tech Iii, Product Marketing Manager, Senior Medical Writer, Content Designer, Brand And Content Lead, Documentation Engineer.
Offers from certified Labor Condition Applications (Certified H-1B LCAs decided July 2025 to June 2026); base pay only, annualized. Source: DOL disclosure data. Not legal or financial advice.