Speech-Language Pathologists H-1B Visa Data 2026
The median H-1B offered wage for Speech-Language Pathologists is $87K/year, across 1,546 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 Speech-Language Pathologists 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) | 907 | 61.7% | $82K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 424 | 28.9% | $93K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 93 | 6.3% | $107K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 45 | 3.1% | $124K | 4× |
Across 1,469 certified Speech-Language Pathologists 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 Speech-Language Pathologists
| Employer | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Pristine Rehab Care, LLC | 300 | $78K |
| The Stepping Stones Group LLC | 271 | $87K |
| Edtheory, LLC | 150 | $100K |
| BMR Health Services, Inc. | 104 | $97K |
| SpEd Therapy Services, Inc. | 93 | $97K |
| Bilinguals Inc. | 37 | $67K |
| San Jose Unified School District | 30 | $80K |
| Ascend Rehab Services, Inc | 24 | $83K |
Ranked by certified Speech-Language Pathologists filing volume, FY2021–2026.
Top States for Speech-Language Pathologists H-1B Filings
| State | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1,001 | $95K |
| New York | 97 | $72K |
| Texas | 64 | $73K |
| Washington | 60 | $79K |
| Florida | 39 | $76K |
| Michigan | 31 | $73K |
| New Jersey | 28 | $87K |
| Maryland | 28 | $85K |
Linked states have a full H-1B wage-level breakdown.
Speech-Language Pathologists H-1B Jobs by City
| Metro | Certified Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 119 | $96K |
Metros with the highest Speech-Language Pathologists 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 29-1127.00, Speech-Language Pathologists, 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.