Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area
The U.S. Department of Labor sets four prevailing wage levels for every occupation in each wage area. These are the legal minimum H1B salaries in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area across 78 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 22 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area is $79,706 at Level I (entry), rising to $143,957 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
22 countiesEvery county below uses the Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Bee County, TXBrooks County, TXCalhoun County, TXColorado County, TXDeWitt County, TXDuval County, TXGonzales County, TXJackson County, TXJim Hogg County, TXJim Wells County, TXKarnes County, TXKenedy County, TXKleberg County, TXLavaca County, TXLive Oak County, TXMatagorda County, TXMcMullen County, TXRefugio County, TXStarr County, TXWharton County, TXWillacy County, TXZapata County, TX
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $79,706 | $101,130 | $122,533 | $143,957 |
| Data Scientists | $70,845 | $84,906 | $98,946 | $113,006 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $102,003 | $125,965 | $149,906 | $173,867 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $60,445 | $75,629 | $90,813 | $105,997 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $79,061 | $98,446 | $117,853 | $137,238 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $49,046 | $63,752 | $78,458 | $93,163 |
| Electrical Engineers | $74,901 | $90,251 | $105,581 | $120,931 |
| Management Analysts | $59,218 | $79,810 | $100,402 | $120,994 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $60,424 | $72,446 | $84,448 | $96,470 |
| Industrial Engineers | $82,077 | $97,614 | $113,173 | $128,710 |
| Physicians, All Other | $128,482 | $207,230 | $285,979 | $364,728 |
| Civil Engineers | $58,760 | $74,797 | $90,854 | $106,891 |
| Project Management Specialists | $56,326 | $76,835 | $97,323 | $117,832 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $36,088 | $47,507 | $58,947 | $70,366 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $37,461 | $46,800 | $56,160 | $65,499 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $124,654 | $148,242 | $171,850 | $195,437 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $99,819,200 | $108,736,160 | $117,651,040 | $126,568,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $81,370 | $97,968 | $114,587 | $131,186 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $116,313,600 | $179,144,160 | $241,972,640 | $304,803,200 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $101,774,400 | $113,713,600 | $125,652,800 | $137,592,000 |
| Lawyers | $64,002 | $97,573 | $131,123 | $164,694 |
| Marketing Managers | $69,742 | $103,126 | $136,510 | $169,894 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,209,600 | $150,009,600 | $209,809,600 | $269,609,600 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,040,000 | $161,297,760 | $217,553,440 | $273,811,200 |
| Physical Therapists | $80,766 | $94,078 | $107,411 | $120,723 |
| Financial Managers | $74,714 | $105,664 | $136,594 | $167,544 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $62,109 | $80,808 | $99,486 | $118,186 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $49,941 | $62,171 | $74,402 | $86,632 |
| Construction Managers | $64,771 | $84,032 | $103,272 | $122,533 |
| Logisticians | $50,523 | $65,728 | $80,954 | $96,158 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $99,195,200 | $109,116,800 | $119,038,400 | $128,960,000 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,041,600 | $101,926,240 | $125,812,960 | $149,697,600 |
| Registered Nurses | $59,717 | $71,094 | $82,472 | $93,850 |
| Dentists, General | $104,146 | $145,787 | $187,450 | $229,091 |
| Graphic Designers | $28,870 | $38,750 | $48,651 | $58,531 |
| General and Operations Managers | $41,662 | $73,590 | $105,518 | $137,446 |
| Occupational Therapists | $67,038 | $84,302 | $101,546 | $118,810 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $92,373 | $121,867 | $151,341 | $180,835 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $145,621 | $179,400 | $213,200 | $246,979 |
| Cost Estimators | $47,819 | $63,398 | $78,998 | $94,578 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $111,488 | $134,867 | $158,267 | $181,646 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $35,776 | $48,214 | $60,653 | $73,091 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $47,882 | $62,899 | $77,917 | $92,934 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,299,200 | $119,156,960 | $152,012,640 | $184,870,400 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $46,218 | $55,869 | $65,541 | $75,192 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $98,696,000 | $107,334,240 | $115,974,560 | $124,612,800 |
| Pharmacists | $77,293 | $100,422 | $123,552 | $146,682 |
| Sales Managers | $51,730 | $87,485 | $123,261 | $159,016 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $67,746 | $85,987 | $104,250 | $122,491 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $73,340,800 | $104,998,400 | $136,656,000 | $168,313,600 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $50,211 | $58,198 | $66,206 | $74,194 |
| Chief Executives | $107,266 | $146,266 | $185,245 | $224,245 |
| Purchasing Managers | $79,914 | $101,421 | $122,949 | $144,456 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $85,342,400 | $123,641,440 | $161,942,560 | $200,241,600 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $66,622 | $89,918 | $113,214 | $136,510 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $49,046 | $56,056 | $63,086 | $70,096 |
| Veterinarians | $68,474 | $85,675 | $102,877 | $120,078 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $35,672 | $49,296 | $62,941 | $76,565 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $66,061 | $83,907 | $101,733 | $119,579 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,966,400 | $66,969,760 | $86,971,040 | $106,974,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $60,237 | $77,958 | $95,680 | $113,402 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $99,299,200 | $109,643,040 | $119,988,960 | $130,332,800 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $39,062 | $57,366 | $75,650 | $93,954 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $89,252,800 | $129,007,840 | $168,764,960 | $208,520,000 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $64,189 | $82,514 | $100,838 | $119,163 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,099,200 | $128,071,840 | $162,046,560 | $196,019,200 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $44,512 | $59,571 | $74,651 | $89,710 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $44,637 | $59,613 | $74,568 | $89,544 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $74,048,000 | $96,942,560 | $119,835,040 | $142,729,600 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $43,909 | $54,746 | $65,562 | $76,398 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,600,000 | $101,019,360 | $134,436,640 | $167,856,000 |
| Compliance Officers | $50,315 | $66,893 | $83,450 | $100,027 |
| Human Resources Managers | $78,894 | $105,934 | $132,954 | $159,994 |
| Engineers, All Other | $85,821 | $106,205 | $126,610 | $146,994 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $90,043,200 | $99,604,960 | $109,164,640 | $118,726,400 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $98,072,000 | $107,841,760 | $117,609,440 | $127,379,200 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $85,197 | $102,960 | $120,702 | $138,466 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $44,158 | $54,205 | $64,251 | $74,298 |
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Prevailing wages are published by the U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC for the 2025-26 wage year, based on BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) for the Coastal Plains Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area area. Hourly rates are annualized at 2,080 hours. These are the legal minimum an employer must pay; actual offers are often higher.