Special Education Teachers, Elementary School H-1B Salaries (2026)
DOL occupation 25-2056 · common titles: Special Education Teacher, Elementary Special Education Teacher, Public School Teacher, Teacher
Short answer
The median H-1B salary for special education teachers, elementary school is $61,370 in FY2026 so far, across 296 certified filings. The middle half earn $54,472 – $69,923, and pay is up 6% since FY2024.
Median
$61,370
FY2026 so far
Filings
296
0.1% of all H-1B filings
Top 10%
$82,368+
90th percentile
Change since FY2024
+6%
$57,856 → $61,370
FY2026 so far · number of filings by salary
Salary distribution
Darker bars hold the middle 50% of filings. Bars are $20k wide; the first and last bars include everything below and above.
DOL prevailing-wage level
Median pay by experience level
Median salary and number of filings at each wage level.
FY2026 so far
By state
| State | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| California | 44 | $79,136 |
| New Mexico | 32 | $59,666 |
| Texas | 28 | $65,000 |
| North Carolina | 25 | $47,050 |
| Georgia | 21 | $59,500 |
| South Carolina | 18 | $60,473 |
| Arizona | 17 | $60,500 |
| Maryland | 13 | $78,440 |
| Virginia | 13 | $55,340 |
| Kansas | 11 | $60,250 |
FY2026 so far
Top employers for this job
| Employer | Filings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Independent School District | 18 | $65,000 |
| West Contra Costa Unified School District | 14 | $97,963 |
| Baltimore City Public Schools | 12 | $79,792 |
| Savannah Chatham County Public School System | 9 | $67,554 |
| USD 501, Topeka Public Schools | 8 | $60,650 |
| Iredell-Statesville Schools | 8 | $47,050 |
| US Virgin Islands Department of Education | 7 | $49,900 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | 7 | $63,024 |
| Portsmouth Public Schools | 7 | $55,340 |
| Belen Consolidated Schools | 6 | $66,790 |
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Special Education Teachers, Elementary School H-1B salary questions
What is the average H-1B salary for special education teachers, elementary school?
The median is $61,370 across 296 certified H-1B filings in FY2026 so far. The middle half earn $54,472 to $69,923, and the top 10% earn $82,368 or more.
Which state pays H-1B special education teachers, elementary school the most?
Among the 10 states with the most filings, California has the highest median at $79,136 (44 filings).
Which company sponsors the most H-1B special education teachers, elementary school?
Dallas Independent School District, with 18 certified filings in FY2026 so far at a median of $65,000.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification LCA disclosure data, decisions through Jun 30, 2026. Salaries are annualized base wages from the filing and exclude bonus and stock. A certified LCA is not an approved H-1B petition. Updated Oct 4, 2026.