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Special Education Teacher: H-1B salaries
1,278 labor condition applications used the job title Special Education Teacher. Median offered base salary $58,648; middle half $50,000–$70,000.
Applications (LCAs)1,278
Median offered salary$58,648
Middle half of salaries$50,000–$70,000
10th–90th percentile$46,744–$82,793
Employers
By wage level
| Wage level | Median salary |
|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | $51,800 |
| Level II (qualified) | $58,173 |
| Level III (experienced) | $59,620 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | $73,707 |
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.
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 220 | $58,573 |
| FY2024 | 370 | $53,537 |
| FY2025 | 421 | $61,714 |
| FY2026 | 218 | $63,698 |
Cities
- Milwaukee, WI123
- San Jose, CA89
- Richmond, CA57
- Washington, DC38
- Jackson, MS31
- Topeka, KS31
- Saint Paul, MN23
- Albany, GA18
- Beeville, TX18
- Athens, GA16
- St. Thomas, VI15
- Burnsville, MN15
- Manassas Park, VA13
- Albuquerque, NM12
- Ridgeland, SC12
- Macon, GA12
- Bennington, VT12
- Shakopee, MN12
- San Pablo, CA11
- Ukiah, CA11
- Pinole, CA10
- Talbotton, GA10
- Meridian, MS10
- Marion, AR10
- Walterboro, SC9
- Columbia, SC9
- Sweet Home, OR9
- Juneau, AK9
- Hercules, CA8
- King City, CA8
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).