Name: Communications Technologies/Technicians (CIP 10.01): international graduates and related occupations
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International graduates, 2024–25

12 months

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Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings

Broadcast TechniciansSOC 27-40121,600 openings a year · 1 LCA filings1,600−3.1%$59,5701

Audio and Video TechniciansSOC 27-40116,600 openings a year · 3 LCA filings6,600+3.9%$58,1003

Sound Engineering TechniciansSOC 27-40141,000 openings a year · 3 LCA filings1,000−3.1%$73,1303

Film and Video EditorsSOC 27-40323,100 openings a year · 80 LCA filings3,100+3.7%$75,42080

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology