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Communications Teachers, Postsecondary: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-1122. 940 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $72,311, middle half $63,250–$84,870.
Applications (LCAs)940
Median offered salary$72,311
Middle half of salaries$63,250–$84,870
10th–90th percentile$54,360–$98,500
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 597 | $70,000 |
| Level II (qualified) | 126 | $73,000 |
| Level III (experienced) | 30 | $76,140 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 4 | $97,941 |
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 Professor434
- Assistant Professor of Communication46
- Lecturer30
- Associate Professor19
- Assistant Professor of Communications14
- Assistant Professor of Communication Studies13
- Assistant Professor of Public Relations12
- Assistant Professor, Communication Studies9
- Visiting Assistant Professor9
- Instructor9
- Assistant Professor of Mass Communication8
- Professor8
- Assistant Professor, Communication7
- Assistant Teaching Professor7
- Assistant Professor (Communications)6
- Associate Professor of Communication6
- Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication5
- Assistant Professor of Communications & Rhetorical Studies5
- Assistant Professor of Advertising4
- Assistant Professor (Tenure Track)4
- Assistant Professor of Journalism4
- Assistant Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders4
- Associate Teaching Professor4
- Assistant Professor of Emerging Media , Design & Development3
- University Faculty in Social Media and Data Analytics3
- Visiting Lecturer3
- Adjunct Assistant Professor3
- Assistant Professor of Communication Arts3
- Assistant Professor, Department of Communication3
- Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication3
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 240 | $70,000 |
| FY2024 | 226 | $72,000 |
| FY2025 | 239 | $72,750 |
| FY2026 | 235 | $76,250 |
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).