# SOC 25-1069: Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/25-1069

Employers submitted 624 certified H-1B applications for Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other (25-1069) roles, requesting 628 workers. The average offered wage is $78,433/yr, close to the BLS national median ($72,990/yr). (2025, SOC 25-1069) The largest filers are Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, University of Michigan and The University of Chicago.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 624 |
| Total workers | 628 |
| Average offered wage | $78K |
| Average prevailing wage | $56K |
| BLS median wage | $73K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 25-1069 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +7% |

## Top employers (of 241)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/org/rutgers-the-state-university-of-new-jers-687f3c242c) | 40 | 40 | $73K | $73K |
| [University of Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-michigan-374b43826d) | 23 | 23 | $88K | $73K |
| [The University of Chicago](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-university-of-chicago-58eb62c953) | 16 | 19 | $61K | $73K |
| [University of Maryland, College Park](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-maryland-college-park-fec69a080b) | 15 | 15 | $112K | $73K |
| [Cornell University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/cornell-university-b85fdc9f58) | 14 | 14 | $106K | $73K |
| [MAHARISHI International UNIVERSITY](https://www.xh1b.org/org/maharishi-international-university-1c72ac8581) | 13 | 13 | $52K | $73K |
| [Harvard University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/harvard-university-d109167fa6) | 12 | 12 | $73K | $73K |
| [University of California, Berkeley](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-california-berkeley-25bc743220) | 11 | 11 | $68K | $73K |
| [University of South Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-south-florida-978e2180b9) | 10 | 10 | $65K | $73K |
| [John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY](https://www.xh1b.org/org/john-jay-college-of-criminal-justice-cun-37fb0c3236) | 10 | 10 | $81K | $73K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | $61K |
| 2011 | 37 | 37 | $60K |
| 2012 | 22 | 22 | $62K |
| 2013 | 29 | 29 | $60K |
| 2014 | 35 | 35 | $62K |
| 2015 | 39 | 39 | $62K |
| 2016 | 48 | 48 | $65K |
| 2017 | 36 | 36 | $71K |
| 2018 | 43 | 43 | $65K |
| 2019 | 37 | 37 | $76K |
| 2020 | 40 | 40 | $76K |
| 2021 | 40 | 40 | $76K |
| 2022 | 49 | 49 | $65K |
| 2023 | 45 | 45 | $81K |
| 2024 | 38 | 38 | $84K |
| 2025 | 41 | 41 | $90K |
| 2026 | 11 | 11 | $100K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 64 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 49 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 44 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 29 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 27 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 27 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 22 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 21 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 19 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 18 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 18 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 16 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 12 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 7 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Rhode Island](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ri) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Hampshire](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nh) | 3 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/25-1069
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=25-1069
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=25-1069


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.