Career salary
From 80 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-2032: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 100% of Career filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Median up 16% since FY2020. From $51,576 in FY2020 to $60,051 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Career H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 80 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Career jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-2032, Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School). The median base salary is $57,718, 53% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $50,044 and $68,578. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 100% of filings.
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Pay by level
Entry-level · 100% of filings
Mid-level · 0% of filings
Senior · 0% of filings
Expert · 0% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $55,750 | 44 |
| Level II · Qualified | – | 0 |
| Level III · Experienced | – | 0 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | – | 0 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Career pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 1 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Roanoke Rapids, NC | $48,880 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Career does
Teach occupational, vocational, career, or technical subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Typical tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Observe and evaluate students' performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
- Instruct students in the knowledge and skills required in a specific occupation or occupational field, using a systematic plan of lectures, discussions, audio-visual presentations, and laboratory, shop, and field studies.
- Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injury and damage.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
O*NET occupation: Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School (25-2032.00). This section includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School), the median annual wage was $66,270 in May 2025, with 111,420 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $57,718, 13% lower.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $46,146 | $50,040 |
| 25th percentile | $50,044 | $60,590 |
| Median | $57,718 | $66,270 |
| 75th percentile | $68,578 | $80,060 |
| 90th percentile | $84,458 | $101,340 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $46,146 |
| 25th | $50,044 |
| 50th (median) | $57,718 |
| 75th | $68,578 |
| 90th | $84,458 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $51,576 | $47,507 | $63,256 | 16 |
| FY2021 | $52,108 | $48,920 | $66,868 | 26 |
| FY2022 | $54,872 | $50,093 | $57,990 | 22 |
| FY2023 | $54,950 | $49,860 | $60,948 | 24 |
| FY2024 | $56,950 | $49,239 | $64,768 | 51 |
| FY2025 | $56,245 | $48,793 | $65,000 | 48 |
| FY2026 | $60,051 | $55,375 | $68,902 | 32 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Career make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Career jobs is $57,718 (80 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $50,044 and $68,578.
What does an entry-level Career earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $55,750. Level I accounts for 100% of Career filings.
Do H-1B Careers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($57,718) is 13% lower than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($66,270, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.