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Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-1067. 357 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $78,000, middle half $64,000–$92,000.
Applications (LCAs)357
Median offered salary$78,000
Middle half of salaries$64,000–$92,000
10th–90th percentile$55,000–$108,685
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 231 | $73,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 42 | $87,142 |
| Level III (experienced) | 5 | $99,023 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 5 | $275,000 |
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
- Assistant Professor170
- Assistant Professor of Sociology49
- Assistant Professor, Sociology14
- Instructor14
- Lecturer12
- Associate Professor5
- Assistant Teaching Professor4
- Visiting Assistant Professor4
- Postdoctoral Fellow3
- Teaching Faculty I3
- Assistant Professor (Department of Sociology)2
- Visiting Assistant Professor, Sociology2
- Associate Professor of Human Services2
- Assistant Professor of Sociology and Anthropology2
- College Fellow, Assistant Professor2
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Linguistics2
- Visiting Instructor of Sociology and Anthropology2
- Associate Professor of Sociology2
- Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow2
- Professor of Sociology1
- Department Head1
- Research Specialist D1
- Assistant Professor (9M)1
- Asst Professor of Sociology1
- Postdoctoral Scholar1
- Assistant Professor of Psychology1
- Senior Lecturer1
- Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow1
- Adjunct Lecturer1
- Professor of the Practice of Health Srvcs, Policy & Practice1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 94 | $78,086 |
| FY2024 | 109 | $75,000 |
| FY2025 | 91 | $75,000 |
| FY2026 | 63 | $82,786 |
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).