Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education is $58K/year, across 9,061 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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) | 3,608 | 51.3% | $53K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2,570 | 36.5% | $63K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 489 | 6.9% | $60K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 371 | 5.3% | $66K | 4× |
Across 7,038 certified Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education 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 Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Independent School District | 915 | $67K |
| Savannah Chatham County Public School System | 426 | $63K |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 246 | $69K |
| Milwaukee Board of School Directors | 189 | $50K |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 171 | $65K |
| Houston Independent School District | 104 | $64K |
| Cleveland Independent School District | 79 | $57K |
| Richland County School District One | 75 | $55K |
Ranked by certified Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 1,695 | $64K |
| North Carolina | 985 | $49K |
| California | 643 | $69K |
| Georgia | 605 | $61K |
| South Carolina | 458 | $53K |
| Arizona | 407 | $50K |
| Colorado | 371 | $65K |
| Utah | 367 | $67K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas, TX | 859 | $67K |
| Savannah, GA | 427 | $63K |
| Houston, TX | 259 | $62K |
| Denver, CO | 256 | $68K |
| Washington, DC | 240 | $65K |
| Milwaukee, WI | 190 | $50K |
Metros with the highest Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education H-1B filing volume, each with its own wage and sponsor breakdown.
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Aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2021–2026) for SOC occupation 25-2021.00 — Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — 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.