Elementary and Secondary Schools — H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Elementary and Secondary Schools (NAICS 6111) filed 26,394 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2021–2026), at a median offered wage of $57K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Elementary and Secondary Schools
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Independent School District | 1,260 | $66K |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 929 | $50K |
| Savannah Chatham County Public School System | 903 | $62K |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 536 | $65K |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 509 | $66K |
| Harmony Public Schools | 382 | $54K |
| Richland County School District One | 312 | $56K |
| Houston Independent School District | 260 | $65K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 6111, FY2021–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Most certified filings in this industry are at Level I (Entry). 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) | 12,619 | 60.5% | $52K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 5,725 | 27.5% | $61K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 1,456 | 7.0% | $62K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 1,047 | 5.0% | $68K | 4× |
Across 20,847 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 Elementary and Secondary Schools
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | 8,759 | $59K |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7,425 | $56K |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 3,639 | $55K |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | 1,378 | $58K |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | 730 | $59K |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | 642 | $59K |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | 634 | $55K |
| Teachers and Instructors, All Other | 400 | $50K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Elementary and Secondary Schools H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 3,382 | $61K |
| North Carolina | 2,421 | $46K |
| California | 2,044 | $69K |
| South Carolina | 1,799 | $55K |
| Georgia | 1,507 | $60K |
| Arizona | 1,378 | $53K |
| Wisconsin | 1,023 | $50K |
| New York | 903 | $66K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Elementary and Secondary Schools H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 1,255 | $66K |
| Milwaukee, WI | 942 | $50K |
| Savannah, GA | 906 | $62K |
| Washington, DC | 697 | $65K |
| Houston, TX | 641 | $62K |
| Denver, CO | 548 | $66K |
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 (FY2021–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 6111 — Elementary and Secondary Schools — 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).