Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Eastern Washington 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 Washington nonmetropolitan area across 90 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 11 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area is $92,414 at Level I (entry), rising to $167,378 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
11 countiesEvery county below uses the Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Adams County, WAColumbia County, WAFerry County, WAGarfield County, WAGrant County, WAKittitas County, WAKlickitat County, WALincoln County, WAOkanogan County, WAPend Oreille County, WAWhitman County, WA
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $92,414 | $117,395 | $142,397 | $167,378 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $74,381 | $95,410 | $116,438 | $137,467 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $107,994 | $139,880 | $171,746 | $203,632 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $76,877 | $89,357 | $101,858 | $114,338 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $81,349 | $87,194 | $93,038 | $98,883 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $74,422 | $88,899 | $103,376 | $117,853 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $73,798 | $84,885 | $95,971 | $107,058 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $58,594 | $72,384 | $86,195 | $99,986 |
| Electrical Engineers | $67,496 | $78,291 | $89,086 | $99,882 |
| Management Analysts | $68,515 | $86,008 | $103,501 | $120,994 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $69,118 | $81,910 | $94,702 | $107,494 |
| Industrial Engineers | $79,955 | $92,768 | $105,581 | $118,394 |
| Information Security Analysts | $84,781 | $99,590 | $114,379 | $129,189 |
| Civil Engineers | $79,102 | $91,978 | $104,874 | $117,749 |
| Project Management Specialists | $69,805 | $86,986 | $104,187 | $121,368 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $48,464 | $65,000 | $81,557 | $98,093 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $48,526 | $59,093 | $69,659 | $80,226 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $123,677 | $146,578 | $169,499 | $192,400 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $130,187,200 | $153,019,360 | $175,849,440 | $198,681,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $89,149 | $106,600 | $124,072 | $141,523 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $152,422,400 | $211,931,200 | $271,440,000 | $330,948,800 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $128,793,600 | $154,620,960 | $180,446,240 | $206,273,600 |
| Lawyers | $87,526 | $112,216 | $136,885 | $161,574 |
| Marketing Managers | $87,797 | $121,077 | $154,378 | $187,658 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $138,756,800 | $186,320,160 | $233,881,440 | $281,444,800 |
| Chemists | $60,528 | $71,656 | $82,763 | $93,891 |
| Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary | $132,392,000 | $164,174,400 | $195,956,800 | $227,739,200 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $54,808 | $79,810 | $104,832 | $129,834 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,801,600 | $131,456,000 | $152,110,400 | $172,764,800 |
| Physical Therapists | $75,774 | $89,398 | $103,043 | $116,667 |
| Financial Managers | $101,483 | $129,272 | $157,082 | $184,870 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $62,171 | $86,778 | $111,405 | $136,011 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $56,493 | $70,845 | $85,176 | $99,528 |
| Construction Managers | $96,866 | $124,862 | $152,880 | $180,877 |
| Logisticians | $54,454 | $70,179 | $85,883 | $101,608 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $131,664,000 | $156,374,400 | $181,084,800 | $205,795,200 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,147,200 | $126,796,800 | $150,446,400 | $174,096,000 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,118 | $92,976 | $103,834 | $114,691 |
| Dentists, General | $125,570 | $160,805 | $196,019 | $231,254 |
| Biological Technicians | $39,229 | $45,760 | $52,312 | $58,843 |
| Graphic Designers | $44,824 | $54,226 | $63,606 | $73,008 |
| General and Operations Managers | $69,826 | $99,195 | $128,565 | $157,934 |
| Occupational Therapists | $81,120 | $94,016 | $106,912 | $119,808 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $106,226 | $125,403 | $144,602 | $163,779 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $42,182 | $50,918 | $59,634 | $68,370 |
| Foreign Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,230,400 | $109,713,760 | $129,195,040 | $148,678,400 |
| Web Developers | $96,949 | $102,918 | $108,909 | $114,878 |
| Cost Estimators | $55,370 | $69,118 | $82,888 | $96,637 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $55,973 | $66,581 | $77,189 | $87,797 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $107,286 | $126,776 | $146,245 | $165,734 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $54,870 | $67,579 | $80,309 | $93,018 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $69,826 | $83,117 | $96,408 | $109,699 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,886,400 | $135,518,240 | $161,152,160 | $186,784,000 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $47,382 | $58,510 | $69,618 | $80,746 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $125,299,200 | $144,414,400 | $163,529,600 | $182,644,800 |
| Pharmacists | $120,182 | $133,536 | $146,910 | $160,264 |
| Sales Managers | $93,787 | $126,360 | $158,933 | $191,506 |
| Microbiologists | $54,787 | $65,354 | $75,941 | $86,507 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $85,010 | $115,253 | $145,496 | $175,739 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $41,475 | $44,678 | $47,882 | $51,085 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,540,800 | $128,808,160 | $153,073,440 | $177,340,800 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $56,701 | $65,395 | $74,090 | $82,784 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,136,000 | $113,832,160 | $130,526,240 | $147,222,400 |
| Chief Executives | $88,483 | $143,645 | $198,806 | $253,968 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $89,044,800 | $108,124,640 | $127,206,560 | $146,286,400 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $92,144 | $130,000 | $167,835 | $205,691 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $56,326 | $68,786 | $81,245 | $93,704 |
| Veterinarians | $93,870 | $114,046 | $134,222 | $154,398 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $52,166 | $62,483 | $72,821 | $83,138 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $59,738 | $71,011 | $82,306 | $93,579 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $76,856,000 | $102,259,040 | $127,664,160 | $153,067,200 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $78,998 | $94,890 | $110,802 | $126,693 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $128,835,200 | $147,763,200 | $166,691,200 | $185,619,200 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $43,285 | $57,325 | $71,344 | $85,384 |
| Budget Analysts | $69,638 | $74,547 | $79,435 | $84,344 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $112,902,400 | $150,862,400 | $188,822,400 | $226,782,400 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $81,765 | $96,450 | $111,114 | $125,798 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,483,200 | $115,579,360 | $142,673,440 | $169,769,600 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $50,107 | $63,461 | $76,794 | $90,147 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $58,115 | $71,240 | $84,365 | $97,490 |
| Aerospace Engineers | $100,672 | $122,221 | $143,790 | $165,339 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,228,800 | $122,131,360 | $140,031,840 | $157,934,400 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $69,389 | $83,450 | $97,490 | $111,550 |
| Compliance Officers | $55,016 | $69,659 | $84,302 | $98,946 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $61,318 | $71,635 | $81,952 | $92,269 |
| Human Resources Managers | $109,221 | $128,294 | $147,368 | $166,442 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $119,932,800 | $143,908,960 | $167,883,040 | $191,859,200 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,043,200 | $112,112,000 | $134,180,800 | $156,249,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $125,486,400 | $147,694,560 | $169,900,640 | $192,108,800 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $42,016 | $51,958 | $61,922 | $71,864 |
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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 Washington 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.