Ruidoso Municipal Schools
H-1B Labor Condition Application (LCA) Data
In 2023, Ruidoso Municipal Schools filed 3 H-1B applications for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education and related occupations with a median offered wage of $61,324. That is 5.3% below the OEWS prevailing median for the same roles — at or below the broader market rate. These are DOL-certified wages committed to in Labor Condition Applications — not necessarily the number of visas approved by USCIS.
Filings by Occupation (2023)
"vs Market" compares this employer's certified median to the OEWS national median wage for the same occupation. A negative number means the certified H-1B wage trails the broader U.S. market for that role.
| Occupation | State | Filings | Median | Market (OEWS) | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | NM | 1 | $67,788 | $63,680 | +6.5% |
| Special Education Teachers, Preschool | NM | 1 | $50,000 | $65,270 | -23.4% |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | NM | 1 | $66,183 | $65,220 | +1.5% |
Other Top H-1B Filers for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Employers competing for the same talent — ranked by total H-1B filings for Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education.
| Employer | Filings | Avg Median Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Independent School District | 52 | $65,000 |
| SAVANNAH CHATHAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM | 25 | $63,040 |
| District of Columbia Public Schools | 13 | $65,000 |
| Denver Public Schools District 1 | 12 | $61,588 |
| Jasper County School District | 11 | $42,915 |
| Alpha Academy | 9 | $41,000 |
| Halifax County Schools | 8 | $40,850 |
| Lexington County School District One | 8 | $55,322 |
Source: DOL Office of Foreign Labor Certification, H-1B LCA Performance Data. LCA filings reflect employer certification commitments, not USCIS visa approvals.
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