Self-Enrichment Teacher salary
From 112 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 25-3021: Self-Enrichment Teachers
- Also filed as: Art Teacher
At a glance
- Mostly Level IV (expert). 42% of Self-Enrichment Teacher filings are Level IV, compared with 18% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: The Russian School of Mathematics. 18 filings (16% of the total), median $68,000.
- Median up 74% since FY2020. From $46,800 in FY2020 to $81,610 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Self-Enrichment Teacher H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 112 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Self-Enrichment Teacher jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 25-3021, Self-Enrichment Teachers). The median base salary is $69,236, 44% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $55,843 and $87,298. The most common wage level is Level IV (expert), at 42% of filings. San Jose, CA has the most filings (29), and The Russian School of Mathematics is the employer that files the most (18).
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Top employers for Self-Enrichment Teacher
Employers with the most Self-Enrichment Teacher filings. Bar: share of all Self-Enrichment Teacher filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 0% of filings
Mid-level · 31% of filings
Senior · 27% of filings
Expert · 42% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | – | 0 |
| Level II · Qualified | $58,000 | 33 |
| Level III · Experienced | $64,937 | 28 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $93,600 | 44 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Self-Enrichment Teacher pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 4 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $104,000 | 29 |
| San Francisco, CA | $67,665 | 14 |
| New York, NY | $72,800 | 13 |
| Austin, TX | $42,400 | 10 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Self-Enrichment Teacher does
Teach or instruct individuals or groups for the primary purpose of self-enrichment or recreation, rather than for an occupational objective, educational attainment, competition, or fitness.
Typical tasks
- Instruct students individually and in groups, using various teaching methods, such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
- Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
- Prepare students for further development by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to persevere with challenging tasks.
- Observe students to determine qualifications, limitations, abilities, interests, and other individual characteristics.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by administrative policy.
- Monitor students' performance to make suggestions for improvement and to ensure that they satisfy course standards, training requirements, and objectives.
Preparation
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Self-Enrichment Teachers), the median annual wage was $46,800 in May 2025, with 332,110 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $69,236, 48% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,888 | $30,050 |
| 25th percentile | $55,843 | $36,380 |
| Median | $69,236 | $46,800 |
| 75th percentile | $87,298 | $63,210 |
| 90th percentile | $106,080 | $92,840 |
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 | $42,888 |
| 25th | $55,843 |
| 50th (median) | $69,236 |
| 75th | $87,298 |
| 90th | $106,080 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $46,800 | $43,586 | $58,240 | 36 |
| FY2021 | $50,000 | $45,000 | $66,560 | 41 |
| FY2022 | $55,070 | $45,495 | $72,280 | 54 |
| FY2023 | $59,120 | $51,075 | $80,376 | 42 |
| FY2024 | $62,000 | $40,851 | $83,200 | 45 |
| FY2025 | $67,665 | $53,706 | $83,200 | 64 |
| FY2026 | $81,610 | $60,050 | $88,920 | 48 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Self-Enrichment Teacher make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Self-Enrichment Teacher jobs is $69,236 (112 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $55,843 and $87,298.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Self-Enrichment Teachers?
The Russian School of Mathematics (18), The California Conservatory of Guitar (13) and Orpheus Academy of Music (10) filed the most Self-Enrichment Teacher LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Self-Enrichment Teachers earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($69,236) is 48% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($46,800, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.