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Special Education Teachers, Preschool: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-2051. 148 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $64,872, middle half $56,696–$78,508.
Applications (LCAs)148
Median offered salary$64,872
Middle half of salaries$56,696–$78,508
10th–90th percentile$49,834–$82,214
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 42 | $58,550 |
| Level II (qualified) | 31 | $79,040 |
| Level III (experienced) | 6 | $81,986 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 5 | $86,500 |
The Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for each occupation and area, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent). The employer picks the level that matches the job's requirements.
Employers
Job titles
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst22
- Special Education Teacher19
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher13
- Teacher9
- Aba Instructor8
- Preschool Special Education Teacher8
- Special Education Teacher, Preschool7
- Students with Disabilities (Preschool) Teacher4
- Special Education Lead Teacher3
- Teacher, Early Childhood Special Education3
- Special Education Preschool Teacher3
- Public School Teacher3
- Pre-School Special Education Teacher3
- Preschool Teacher - Special Education2
- Speech Teacher2
- Early Childhood Special Educator2
- SPED RSP Teacher2
- Early Childhood Special Education Teacher (ECSE)2
- Special Education Teacher - ECSE2
- Special Education - Early Childhood Teacher2
- Classroom Teacher-Special Day Class2
- Early Childhood Special Ed Teacher2
- Lead Teacher2
- Therapeutic Preschool Teacher2
- 4K Special Education Teacher1
- Students with Disabilities (Pre-School) Teacher1
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool1
- Special Education Classroom Teacher1
- Spanish Immersion Montessori Guide1
- Teacher, Special Education1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 39 | $68,576 |
| FY2024 | 56 | $64,750 |
| FY2025 | 36 | $64,696 |
| FY2026 | 17 | $67,800 |
Salaries are the lower end of the wage offered on each application, converted to a yearly amount; statistics use certified full-time applications only. An LCA is not a visa approval and one LCA can cover several positions. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, fiscal years 2023–2026 (latest decision Jun 30, 2026).