Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Northern Indiana 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 Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area across 83 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 15 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area is $69,597 at Level I (entry), rising to $116,230 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
15 countiesEvery county below uses the Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Adams County, INCass County, INDeKalb County, INFulton County, INHuntington County, INKosciusko County, INLaGrange County, INMarshall County, INMiami County, INNoble County, INPulaski County, INStarke County, INSteuben County, INWabash County, INWhite County, IN
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $69,597 | $85,134 | $100,693 | $116,230 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $55,349 | $67,059 | $78,749 | $90,459 |
| Data Scientists | $51,792 | $68,869 | $85,925 | $103,002 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $81,474 | $104,229 | $126,984 | $149,739 |
| Computer Programmers | $27,206 | $49,608 | $71,989 | $94,390 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $54,933 | $71,510 | $88,067 | $104,645 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $68,557 | $83,678 | $98,821 | $113,942 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,166 | $78,333 | $91,520 | $104,686 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $58,552 | $71,989 | $85,405 | $98,842 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,024 | $63,232 | $76,440 | $89,648 |
| Database Administrators | $58,802 | $69,285 | $79,747 | $90,230 |
| Electrical Engineers | $57,762 | $72,218 | $86,674 | $101,130 |
| Management Analysts | $50,690 | $66,934 | $83,200 | $99,445 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $52,832 | $63,648 | $74,485 | $85,301 |
| Industrial Engineers | $68,973 | $79,435 | $89,898 | $100,360 |
| Civil Engineers | $54,891 | $67,454 | $80,038 | $92,602 |
| Project Management Specialists | $60,528 | $75,275 | $90,002 | $104,749 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $40,310 | $53,872 | $67,454 | $81,016 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $38,854 | $48,402 | $57,928 | $67,475 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $94,952 | $115,419 | $135,907 | $156,374 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $90,272,000 | $103,943,840 | $117,617,760 | $131,289,600 |
| Sales Engineers | $67,912 | $78,291 | $88,650 | $99,029 |
| Computer Network Architects | $61,838 | $75,275 | $88,712 | $102,149 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $93,516,800 | $109,039,840 | $124,564,960 | $140,088,000 |
| Lawyers | $64,979 | $97,531 | $130,104 | $162,656 |
| Marketing Managers | $81,016 | $113,922 | $146,827 | $179,733 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,864,000 | $136,100,640 | $161,339,360 | $186,576,000 |
| Materials Engineers | $65,395 | $78,437 | $91,478 | $104,520 |
| Chemists | $64,958 | $75,837 | $86,694 | $97,573 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $33,800 | $45,614 | $57,408 | $69,222 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,818 | $86,611 | $98,384 | $110,178 |
| Financial Managers | $73,154 | $96,221 | $119,288 | $142,355 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $54,850 | $67,163 | $79,498 | $91,811 |
| Construction Managers | $59,800 | $79,726 | $99,653 | $119,579 |
| Logisticians | $46,342 | $57,200 | $68,058 | $78,915 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $93,371,200 | $106,086,240 | $118,803,360 | $131,518,400 |
| Registered Nurses | $60,965 | $69,285 | $77,605 | $85,925 |
| Dentists, General | $117,832 | $158,621 | $199,389 | $240,178 |
| Graphic Designers | $36,795 | $45,032 | $53,248 | $61,485 |
| General and Operations Managers | $55,869 | $87,880 | $119,912 | $151,923 |
| Occupational Therapists | $66,955 | $79,934 | $92,934 | $105,914 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $74,464 | $91,728 | $108,992 | $126,256 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $28,746 | $34,050 | $39,333 | $44,637 |
| Cost Estimators | $44,803 | $55,994 | $67,184 | $78,374 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $42,182 | $55,640 | $69,077 | $82,534 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $43,430 | $53,976 | $64,542 | $75,088 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $42,557 | $54,434 | $66,331 | $78,208 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $39,666 | $47,278 | $54,870 | $62,483 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $87,630,400 | $100,270,560 | $112,908,640 | $125,548,800 |
| Pharmacists | $103,917 | $119,184 | $134,472 | $149,739 |
| Sales Managers | $68,494 | $99,715 | $130,936 | $162,157 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $63,918 | $83,034 | $102,170 | $121,285 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,497,600 | $129,486,240 | $153,476,960 | $177,465,600 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $42,390 | $49,691 | $56,992 | $64,293 |
| Chief Executives | $80,038 | $149,552 | $219,045 | $288,558 |
| Purchasing Managers | $84,053 | $99,861 | $115,648 | $131,456 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,464,000 | $117,617,760 | $134,769,440 | $151,923,200 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $57,013 | $80,579 | $104,146 | $127,712 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $38,584 | $48,922 | $59,280 | $69,618 |
| Veterinarians | $71,573 | $91,395 | $111,218 | $131,040 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $33,883 | $44,782 | $55,661 | $66,560 |
| Credit Analysts | $45,656 | $53,102 | $60,570 | $68,016 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $46,093 | $53,872 | $61,630 | $69,410 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $35,526,400 | $55,910,400 | $76,294,400 | $96,678,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $61,027 | $74,963 | $88,878 | $102,814 |
| Interior Designers | $29,890 | $40,477 | $51,085 | $61,672 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $93,558,400 | $111,161,440 | $128,766,560 | $146,369,600 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $40,851 | $50,107 | $59,342 | $68,598 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $81,598,400 | $109,324,800 | $137,051,200 | $164,777,600 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $72,280 | $88,254 | $104,229 | $120,203 |
| Clergy | $36,046 | $44,595 | $53,144 | $61,693 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $46,405 | $57,824 | $69,222 | $80,642 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $35,568 | $50,357 | $65,166 | $79,955 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $108,700,800 | $141,134,240 | $173,569,760 | $206,003,200 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $44,429 | $54,205 | $64,002 | $73,778 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,590,400 | $128,668,800 | $144,747,200 | $160,825,600 |
| Compliance Officers | $47,278 | $59,925 | $72,592 | $85,238 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $45,323 | $53,061 | $60,819 | $68,557 |
| Human Resources Managers | $85,405 | $105,602 | $125,778 | $145,974 |
| Engineers, All Other | $74,006 | $88,234 | $102,461 | $116,688 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $91,187,200 | $104,582,400 | $117,977,600 | $131,372,800 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $90,355,200 | $101,816,000 | $113,276,800 | $124,737,600 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $42,619 | $50,440 | $58,261 | $66,082 |
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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 Northern Indiana 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.