# SOC 25-2011: Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/25-2011

Employers submitted 1,913 certified H-1B applications for Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education (25-2011) roles, requesting 5,038 workers. The average offered wage is $36,669/yr, close to the BLS national median ($38,140/yr). (2025, SOC 25-2011) The largest filers are Su Escuela Language Academy LLC, New York City Department of Education and Children''s HUT.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 1,913 |
| Total workers | 5,038 |
| Average offered wage | $37K |
| Average prevailing wage | $32K |
| BLS median wage | $38K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 25-2011 |
| 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 931)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Su Escuela Language Academy LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/su-escuela-language-academy-llc-10b3a00d55) | 238 | 348 | $35K | $38K |
| [New York City Department of Education](https://www.xh1b.org/org/new-york-city-department-of-education-8148e6fcb3) | 75 | 3,052 | $49K | $38K |
| [Children''s HUT](https://www.xh1b.org/org/childrens-hut-89b94072af) | 59 | 102 | $28K | $38K |
| [Language In motion INC.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/language-in-motion-inc-5a00098d6c) | 48 | 48 | $42K | $38K |
| [Love and Care Child Development Center](https://www.xh1b.org/org/love-and-care-child-development-center-b769ba331f) | 41 | 52 | $26K | $38K |
| [Young Learners School](https://www.xh1b.org/org/young-learners-school-52d7fabb6e) | 38 | 38 | $35K | $38K |
| [Three Affiliated Tribes Head Start](https://www.xh1b.org/org/three-affiliated-tribes-head-start-078f584ac1) | 37 | 37 | $50K | $38K |
| [Avenues New York LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/avenues-new-york-llc-0594ced221) | 35 | 35 | $46K | $38K |
| [Loving Care DAY NURSERY, Inc.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/loving-care-day-nursery-inc-9994d18e20) | 26 | 30 | $27K | $38K |
| [Leaders in Education](https://www.xh1b.org/org/leaders-in-education-fe1ed0adcd) | 22 | 22 | $35K | $38K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 69 | 98 | $31K |
| 2011 | 230 | 1,230 | $33K |
| 2012 | 175 | 1,224 | $35K |
| 2013 | 142 | 652 | $33K |
| 2014 | 136 | 226 | $31K |
| 2015 | 104 | 181 | $34K |
| 2016 | 83 | 108 | $34K |
| 2017 | 62 | 65 | $34K |
| 2018 | 64 | 71 | $40K |
| 2019 | 58 | 107 | $41K |
| 2020 | 39 | 85 | $40K |
| 2021 | 35 | 82 | $40K |
| 2022 | 38 | 84 | $47K |
| 2023 | 53 | 123 | $48K |
| 2024 | 76 | 101 | $55K |
| 2025 | 85 | 111 | $50K |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | $68K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 438 | 11 | 0.2 |
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 301 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 146 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 97 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 65 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 44 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 41 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 41 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 37 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 28 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 28 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 25 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 21 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 16 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alaska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ak) | 8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oregon](https://www.xh1b.org/state/or) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Tennessee](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tn) | 6 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arkansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ar) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kentucky](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ky) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sd) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Vermont](https://www.xh1b.org/state/vt) | 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/25-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=25-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=25-2011


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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.