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Technical Writers: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 27-3042. 832 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $98,134, middle half $77,000–$132,496.
Applications (LCAs)832
Median offered salary$98,134
Middle half of salaries$77,000–$132,496
10th–90th percentile$64,530–$165,646
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 136 | $66,728 |
| Level II (qualified) | 255 | $87,838 |
| Level III (experienced) | 182 | $107,765 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 176 | $140,000 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Cities
- New York, NY$119,644
- Natick, MA$98,000
- San Francisco, CA$141,152
- Sunnyvale, CA$161,000
- Seattle, WA$96,600
- Austin, TX$88,109
Job titles
- Technical Writer172
- Senior Technical Writer29
- Technical Writer-Technical II19
- Medical Writer14
- Engineering Technical Writer11
- Senior Medical Writer10
- Technical Writing9
- Principal Technical Writer8
- Legal Technical Writer8
- Lead Technical Writer8
- Legal Writer8
- Technical Writer-Technical I7
- Sr. Technical Writer7
- Product Marketing Manager7
- Technical Writer-Technical III6
- Documentation Engineer6
- Principal Medical Writer6
- Staff Technical Writer6
- Patent Analyst6
- Content Designer6
- UX/Product Copywriter5
- Patent Agent - Electrical/Electronics5
- Standard Nursing Practice Analyst5
- Senior Content Designer5
- Tech Writer-Tech II5
- Senior Associate JC60 - Technical Writers4
- Intellectual Property and Technical Analyst4
- UX Writer4
- Copywriter4
- Senior Information Developer4
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 190 | $93,600 |
| FY2024 | 215 | $95,309 |
| FY2025 | 250 | $99,500 |
| FY2026 | 177 | $107,536 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).