Pew Research Center vs DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Select two employers to compare H-1B petition volume, certification rates, salary data, and top job titles using DOL LCA data, drawn from the program's 85,000 annual visa cap. See our methodology.
Key Metrics
| Metric | Pew Research Center | DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
|---|---|---|
| Total Petitions | 11 | 444 ▲ |
| Certified Petitions | 11 | 444 |
| Approval Rate (higher is better) | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Avg Salary (higher is better) | $86,887 ✓ | $65,251 |
| Median Salary | , | , |
| Salary Range | $65,000 – $102,622 | $58,000 – $105,500 |
| Total Workers | 11 | 448 |
| Active Years | FY2023–FY2026 | FY2023–FY2026 |
✓ Higher indicates the more favorable value. Data: DOL LCA FY2023–FY2026.
Top H-1B Job Titles
Pew Research Center
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Research Associate-Race & Ethnicity | 2 | $93,000 |
| Research Analyst- Religion | 2 | $65,000 |
| Research Associate-People & the Press | 1 | $93,000 |
| Research Associate-Family Demography, Social Trends | 1 | $93,000 |
| Research Associate | 1 | $102,622 |
| Communications Manager-Global Attitudes Research | 1 | $92,820 |
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
| Job Title | Petitions | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher | 140 | $64,436 |
| ELEMENTARY TEACHER | 98 | $65,000 |
| SECONDARY TEACHER | 84 | $65,000 |
| SECONDARY TEACHER | 21 | $65,000 |
| SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER | 17 | $65,000 |
| SECONDARY TEACHER | 16 | $65,313 |
Year-over-Year Petition Volume
| Fiscal Year | Pew Research, Petitions | DISTRICT OF, Petitions |
|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | 7 (7 cert.) | 137 (137 cert.) |
| FY2024 | 1 (1 cert.) | 153 (153 cert.) |
| FY2025 | 1 (1 cert.) | 139 (139 cert.) |
| FY2026 | 2 (2 cert.) | 15 (15 cert.) |