Economics Teachers, Postsecondary H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary is $107K/year, across 1,711 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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary petitions are filed at Level I (Entry). 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) | 1,109 | 75.5% | $101K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 268 | 18.2% | $123K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 67 | 4.6% | $144K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 25 | 1.7% | $168K | 4× |
Across 1,469 certified Economics Teachers, Postsecondary 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 Economics Teachers, Postsecondary
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | 29 | $150K |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | 25 | $174K |
| Cornell University | 21 | $160K |
| Arizona State University | 20 | $136K |
| The University of Southern California | 19 | $89K |
| University of Michigan | 17 | $180K |
| Columbia University | 17 | $160K |
| University of Pittsburgh | 17 | $145K |
Ranked by certified Economics Teachers, Postsecondary filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Economics Teachers, Postsecondary H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 205 | $109K |
| California | 131 | $155K |
| Texas | 130 | $110K |
| Pennsylvania | 119 | $100K |
| Massachusetts | 103 | $134K |
| Illinois | 87 | $104K |
| Virginia | 58 | $101K |
| Florida | 52 | $107K |
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 25-1063.00, Economics Teachers, Postsecondary, 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.