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Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education: H-1B salaries
Standard Occupational Classification 25-9042. 21 labor condition applications; median offered base salary $36,792, middle half $29,125–$41,600.
By wage level
| Wage level | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (entry) | 7 | $26,500 |
| Level II (qualified) | 5 | $37,783 |
| Level III (experienced) | 2 | $37,862 |
| Level IV (fully competent) | 2 | $45,594 |
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
| Employer | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Village Montessori School, Corp. | 4 | $24,565 |
| Spring Bilingual Montessori Academy Inc | 2 | $41,600 |
| Global Idea School | 2 | $40,000 |
| Covenant Christian School | 2 | — |
| West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District | 2 | $45,594 |
| Escuela Del Sol - Montessori, Inc. | 2 | $30,000 |
| Su Escuela Language Academy LLC | 1 | $35,800 |
| Sheyenne Valley Special Education Unit | 1 | — |
| The Principia Corporation | 1 | $46,982 |
| Beibei Amigos Language Preschool LLC | 1 | $31,200 |
| Bank Street College of Education | 1 | $37,783 |
| Phalen Leadership Academies IN, Inc. | 1 | — |
| St. Peter's School | 1 | $34,125 |
Job titles
- Teacher Asssitant2
- Mandarin Speaking Assistant Teacher2
- Teacher Assistant2
- Instructional Assistant for Dual Language Immersion (DLI)2
- Montessori Elementary Assistant Guide (Teacher)2
- Assistant Elementary Teacher1
- Graduate Teaching Assistant1
- Assistant Preschool Teacher1
- Lead Mathematics Teacher1
- Mathematics Teacher1
- Teaching Assistants1
- Spanish Immersion Teacher's Aide1
- Preschool Teacher1
- Assistant Teacher1
- Interpreter/Teacher Assistant1
- Assistant Preschool Teacher and World Languages Instructor1
By fiscal year
| Fiscal year | LCAs | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 7 | $38,700 |
| FY2024 | 7 | $40,000 |
| FY2025 | 6 | $33,892 |
| FY2026 | 1 | $34,125 |
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).