Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Eastern and Southern Colorado 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 Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area across 60 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 24 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area is $79,269 at Level I (entry), rising to $145,080 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
24 countiesEvery county below uses the Eastern and Southern Colorado nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Alamosa County, COBaca County, COBent County, COCheyenne County, COConejos County, COCostilla County, COCrowley County, COCuster County, COHuerfano County, COKiowa County, COKit Carson County, COLas Animas County, COLincoln County, COLogan County, COMineral County, COMorgan County, COOtero County, COPhillips County, COProwers County, CORio Grande County, COSaguache County, COSedgwick County, COWashington County, COYuma County, CO
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $79,269 | $101,213 | $123,136 | $145,080 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $87,485 | $117,936 | $148,408 | $178,859 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $84,469 | $102,939 | $121,410 | $139,880 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $65,686 | $95,493 | $125,299 | $155,106 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $48,069 | $63,232 | $78,374 | $93,538 |
| Management Analysts | $60,882 | $83,782 | $106,683 | $129,584 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $62,546 | $76,170 | $89,773 | $103,397 |
| Industrial Engineers | $67,038 | $82,139 | $97,219 | $112,320 |
| Civil Engineers | $75,213 | $88,858 | $102,482 | $116,126 |
| Project Management Specialists | $60,819 | $78,437 | $96,075 | $113,693 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $47,299 | $63,419 | $79,539 | $95,659 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $46,821 | $57,075 | $67,350 | $77,605 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $82,617,600 | $93,564,640 | $104,513,760 | $115,460,800 |
| Computer Network Architects | $69,160 | $86,466 | $103,750 | $121,056 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $83,179,200 | $106,980,640 | $130,784,160 | $154,585,600 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $84,302,400 | $96,200,000 | $108,097,600 | $119,995,200 |
| Marketing Managers | $110,531 | $152,755 | $195,000 | $237,224 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $78,104,000 | $103,604,800 | $129,105,600 | $154,606,400 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,550 | $88,130 | $103,730 | $119,309 |
| Financial Managers | $89,440 | $119,496 | $149,552 | $179,608 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $61,797 | $83,990 | $106,163 | $128,357 |
| Construction Managers | $60,091 | $81,806 | $103,542 | $125,258 |
| Logisticians | $69,243 | $78,083 | $86,923 | $95,763 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $86,964,800 | $97,225,440 | $107,488,160 | $117,748,800 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,673,600 | $114,156,640 | $141,641,760 | $169,124,800 |
| Registered Nurses | $70,741 | $79,810 | $88,858 | $97,926 |
| Dentists, General | $80,829 | $115,086 | $149,365 | $183,622 |
| General and Operations Managers | $65,541 | $100,526 | $135,512 | $170,498 |
| Occupational Therapists | $75,795 | $88,754 | $101,733 | $114,691 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $85,509 | $106,267 | $127,026 | $147,784 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $38,251 | $47,362 | $56,493 | $65,603 |
| Cost Estimators | $44,346 | $60,341 | $76,315 | $92,310 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $46,738 | $59,592 | $72,467 | $85,322 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,113,600 | $116,819,040 | $135,526,560 | $154,232,000 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $44,304 | $54,808 | $65,333 | $75,837 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $91,249,600 | $104,422,240 | $117,596,960 | $130,769,600 |
| Pharmacists | $96,699 | $115,398 | $134,098 | $152,797 |
| Sales Managers | $102,482 | $135,013 | $167,565 | $200,096 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $77,958 | $101,920 | $125,882 | $149,843 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $62,379,200 | $92,892,800 | $123,406,400 | $153,920,000 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $38,813 | $46,509 | $54,184 | $61,880 |
| Chief Executives | $80,038 | $100,734 | $121,410 | $142,106 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $63,752,000 | $90,979,200 | $118,206,400 | $145,433,600 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $60,590 | $73,091 | $85,592 | $98,093 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $42,890 | $53,061 | $63,211 | $73,382 |
| Veterinarians | $63,128 | $80,038 | $96,970 | $113,880 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $42,099 | $55,037 | $67,954 | $80,891 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $70,387,200 | $93,273,440 | $116,161,760 | $139,048,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $74,880 | $88,837 | $102,773 | $116,730 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $89,460,800 | $99,417,760 | $109,372,640 | $119,329,600 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $36,774 | $52,707 | $68,661 | $84,594 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $63,752 | $83,387 | $103,022 | $122,658 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,500,800 | $127,331,360 | $151,159,840 | $174,990,400 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $46,010 | $57,491 | $68,973 | $80,454 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $46,675 | $62,130 | $77,563 | $93,018 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $64,459,200 | $93,489,760 | $122,518,240 | $151,548,800 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $60,008 | $73,611 | $87,214 | $100,818 |
| Compliance Officers | $48,734 | $60,403 | $72,051 | $83,720 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $81,806,400 | $92,857,440 | $103,910,560 | $114,961,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $90,896,000 | $106,662,400 | $122,428,800 | $138,195,200 |
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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 Eastern and Southern Colorado 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.