# SOC 25-1192: Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/25-1192

Employers submitted 306 certified H-1B applications for Family and Consumer Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary (25-1192) roles, requesting 306 workers. The average offered wage is $72,848/yr, close to the BLS national median ($75,870/yr). (2025, SOC 25-1192) The largest filers are The University of Alabama, Texas Tech University and Auburn University.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 306 |
| Total workers | 306 |
| Average offered wage | $73K |
| Average prevailing wage | $50K |
| BLS median wage | $76K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 25-1192 |
| 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 | -4% |

## Top employers (of 96)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [The University of Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-university-of-alabama-7c9fe9d286) | 19 | 19 | $77K | $76K |
| [Texas Tech University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/texas-tech-university-1dbe3a0a26) | 15 | 15 | $83K | $76K |
| [Auburn University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/auburn-university-d85dd9e153) | 12 | 12 | $87K | $76K |
| [South Dakota State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/south-dakota-state-university-63a0c8a600) | 12 | 12 | $61K | $76K |
| [University of Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/org/university-of-arkansas-258ec63726) | 11 | 11 | $70K | $76K |
| [California State University Long Beach](https://www.xh1b.org/org/california-state-university-long-beach-d434b0ef30) | 10 | 10 | $82K | $76K |
| [Iowa State University of Science and Technology](https://www.xh1b.org/org/iowa-state-university-of-science-and-tec-8f109b4565) | 9 | 9 | $78K | $76K |
| [Kansas State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kansas-state-university-6bb8165614) | 8 | 8 | $63K | $76K |
| [Utah State University](https://www.xh1b.org/org/utah-state-university-c8f12a60d3) | 7 | 7 | $68K | $76K |
| [The University of Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/org/the-university-of-georgia-ec7ac35664) | 7 | 7 | $78K | $76K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7 | 7 | $52K |
| 2011 | 19 | 19 | $60K |
| 2012 | 13 | 13 | $62K |
| 2013 | 24 | 24 | $60K |
| 2014 | 21 | 21 | $65K |
| 2015 | 22 | 22 | $65K |
| 2016 | 25 | 25 | $65K |
| 2017 | 23 | 23 | $70K |
| 2018 | 15 | 15 | $70K |
| 2019 | 17 | 17 | $85K |
| 2020 | 18 | 18 | $72K |
| 2021 | 10 | 10 | $77K |
| 2022 | 23 | 23 | $85K |
| 2023 | 21 | 21 | $74K |
| 2024 | 31 | 31 | $75K |
| 2025 | 32 | 32 | $87K |
| 2026 | 4 | 4 | $77K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 30 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 28 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 6 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 5 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Hawaii](https://www.xh1b.org/state/hi) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 2 | 1 | 0.1 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Idaho](https://www.xh1b.org/state/id) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 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/25-1192
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=25-1192
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=25-1192


## 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.