Education Teachers, Postsecondary
SOC Code: 25-1081 Job Zone 5: Extensive Preparation Needed
Teach courses pertaining to education, such as counseling, curriculum, guidance, instruction, teacher education, and teaching English as a second language. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Education Teachers, Postsecondary. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA | $113,880,000 | $183,948,960 | $254,015,840 | $324,084,800 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $132,912,000 | $191,582,560 | $250,251,040 | $308,921,600 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA | $119,516,800 | $181,631,840 | $243,748,960 | $305,864,000 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $129,105,600 | $184,870,400 | $240,635,200 | $296,400,000 |
| Visalia, CA | $126,880,000 | $181,376,000 | $235,872,000 | $290,368,000 |
| El Centro, CA | $112,444,800 | $167,772,800 | $223,100,800 | $278,428,800 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $116,022,400 | $170,116,960 | $224,209,440 | $278,304,000 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | $103,916,800 | $162,032,000 | $220,147,200 | $278,262,400 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $126,900,800 | $177,305,440 | $227,712,160 | $278,116,800 |
| Eugene-Springfield, OR | $108,180,800 | $163,488,000 | $218,795,200 | $274,102,400 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University | 19 | $78,221 |
| Western Michigan University | 15 | $61,053 |
| University of Montana | 11 | $51,624 |
| The Florida State University | 11 | $82,281 |
| Northern Illinois University | 10 | $65,057 |
| University of New Mexico | 10 | $63,748 |
| University of Oklahoma | 10 | $59,069 |
| STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO | 10 | $81,869 |
| The Curators of the University of Missouri | 9 | $47,351 |
| TEACHERS COLLEGE, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY | 9 | $101,355 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 19 | $66,114 |
| 2021 | 30 | $64,427 |
| 2022 | 49 | $69,725 |
| 2023 | 146 | $70,761 |
| 2024 | 198 | $72,881 |
| 2025 | 236 | $74,459 |
| 2026 | 34 | $74,369 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.6 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.2 | |
| Instructing | 4.1 | |
| Learning Strategies | 4.1 | |
| Active Listening | 4.1 | |
| Active Learning | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 4.0 | |
| Monitoring | 3.9 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.8 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| English Language | 4.6 |
| Education and Training | 4.6 |
| Psychology | 4.2 |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 3.7 |
| Communications and Media | 3.7 |
| Administration and Management | 3.7 |
| Mathematics | 3.4 |
| Customer and Personal Service | 3.3 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Post-first professional | 89.8% |
| Doctoral degree | 9.4% |
Typical Tasks
- Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
- Prepare and deliver lectures to undergraduate or graduate students on topics such as children's literature, learning and development, and reading instruction.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Evaluate and grade students' class work, assignments, and papers.
- Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, course materials, and methods of instruction.
- Supervise students' fieldwork, internship, and research work.
- Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences.
- Advise students on academic and vocational curricula and on career issues.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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