English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary is $68K/year, across 709 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 English Language and Literature 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) | 419 | 73.6% | $65K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 122 | 21.4% | $75K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 20 | 3.5% | $82K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 8 | 1.4% | $99K | 4× |
Across 569 certified English Language and Literature 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 English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| University of California at Santa Barbara | 12 | $74K |
| Texas Christian University | 10 | $67K |
| University of California, Berkeley | 9 | $75K |
| Case Western Reserve University | 9 | $60K |
| North Carolina State University | 9 | $48K |
| Purdue University | 8 | $62K |
| The University of Southern California | 8 | $71K |
| Syracuse University | 8 | $55K |
Ranked by certified English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 75 | $67K |
| Texas | 65 | $63K |
| California | 63 | $86K |
| Massachusetts | 38 | $80K |
| Pennsylvania | 38 | $66K |
| Florida | 31 | $71K |
| Illinois | 31 | $77K |
| North Carolina | 30 | $66K |
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 25-1123.00, English Language and Literature 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.