Junior Colleges, H-1B Sponsorship 2026
Employers classified under Junior Colleges (NAICS 6112) filed 531 certified H-1B labor condition applications(FY2022–2026), at a median offered wage of $65K/year.
Top H-1B Sponsors in Junior Colleges
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| US Army Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center | 156 | $68K |
| Navajo Technical University | 29 | $56K |
| Odessa Junior College | 23 | $64K |
| Bellevue College | 16 | $84K |
| Ivy Tech Community College | 14 | $53K |
| Kirkwood Community College | 13 | $68K |
| New Mexico Military Institute | 13 | $73K |
| Central Community College | 10 | $51K |
Ranked by certified filing volume within NAICS 6112, FY2022–2026.
DOL Wage Levels in Junior Colleges
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) | 260 | 60.0% | $64K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 141 | 32.6% | $84K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 21 | 4.8% | $79K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 11 | 2.5% | $85K | 4× |
Across 433 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 Junior Colleges
| Occupation | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | 165 | $68K |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 49 | $65K |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 33 | $61K |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | 25 | $80K |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | 18 | $66K |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | 14 | $45K |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 13 | $58K |
| Instructional Coordinators | 13 | $60K |
Linked occupations have a full national H-1B breakdown.
Top States for Junior Colleges H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 161 | $70K |
| Washington | 53 | $80K |
| New Mexico | 36 | $56K |
| Texas | 35 | $63K |
| Iowa | 21 | $64K |
| Illinois | 16 | $65K |
| Arizona | 15 | $62K |
| Kansas | 15 | $47K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Junior Colleges H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Monterey, CA | 144 | $70K |
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 (FY2022–2026) for employers classified under NAICS 6112, Junior Colleges, 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).