Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Northern Michigan 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 Michigan nonmetropolitan area across 69 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 17 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area is $71,053 at Level I (entry), rising to $130,333 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
17 countiesEvery county below uses the Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Alcona County, MIAlpena County, MIAntrim County, MICharlevoix County, MICheboygan County, MICrawford County, MIEmmet County, MIIosco County, MIManistee County, MIMissaukee County, MIMontmorency County, MIOgemaw County, MIOscoda County, MIOtsego County, MIPresque Isle County, MIRoscommon County, MIWexford County, MI
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $71,053 | $90,813 | $110,573 | $130,333 |
| Data Scientists | $52,520 | $69,805 | $87,090 | $104,374 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $78,624 | $105,498 | $132,371 | $159,245 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $55,973 | $70,138 | $84,282 | $98,446 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $65,062 | $78,458 | $91,853 | $105,248 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $59,259 | $74,547 | $89,814 | $105,102 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $46,654 | $59,966 | $73,299 | $86,611 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,333 | $91,624 | $104,936 | $118,227 |
| Management Analysts | $63,357 | $86,008 | $108,659 | $131,310 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $60,278 | $71,011 | $81,723 | $92,456 |
| Industrial Engineers | $64,022 | $77,251 | $90,459 | $103,688 |
| Physicians, All Other | $76,856 | $153,358 | $229,840 | $306,342 |
| Civil Engineers | $56,347 | $71,552 | $86,736 | $101,941 |
| Project Management Specialists | $54,392 | $70,304 | $86,237 | $102,149 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $36,275 | $47,258 | $58,240 | $69,222 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $39,853 | $50,482 | $61,110 | $71,739 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $109,990 | $129,771 | $149,573 | $169,354 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $91,728,000 | $109,913,440 | $128,100,960 | $146,286,400 |
| Sales Engineers | $72,946 | $93,018 | $113,110 | $133,182 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $100,360,000 | $119,870,400 | $139,380,800 | $158,891,200 |
| Marketing Managers | $67,683 | $95,077 | $122,450 | $149,843 |
| Physical Therapists | $73,570 | $82,701 | $91,811 | $100,942 |
| Financial Managers | $72,197 | $96,325 | $120,453 | $144,581 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $50,939 | $70,013 | $89,066 | $108,139 |
| Construction Managers | $58,406 | $75,795 | $93,184 | $110,573 |
| Logisticians | $50,773 | $61,110 | $71,427 | $81,765 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $50,814 | $66,435 | $82,056 | $97,677 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $98,009,600 | $114,712,000 | $131,414,400 | $148,116,800 |
| Registered Nurses | $65,936 | $73,570 | $81,224 | $88,858 |
| Dentists, General | $53,830 | $99,965 | $146,099 | $192,234 |
| Biological Technicians | $40,373 | $45,448 | $50,523 | $55,598 |
| Graphic Designers | $31,221 | $38,688 | $46,176 | $53,643 |
| General and Operations Managers | $44,886 | $69,306 | $93,725 | $118,144 |
| Occupational Therapists | $65,062 | $74,859 | $84,656 | $94,453 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $75,109 | $94,952 | $114,774 | $134,618 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $34,424 | $41,142 | $47,840 | $54,558 |
| Cost Estimators | $45,157 | $57,138 | $69,098 | $81,078 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $46,176 | $55,640 | $65,125 | $74,589 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $91,832 | $101,338 | $110,822 | $120,328 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $44,221 | $53,872 | $63,502 | $73,154 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $50,939 | $62,296 | $73,653 | $85,010 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $44,221 | $53,144 | $62,088 | $71,011 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $97,947,200 | $119,959,840 | $141,974,560 | $163,987,200 |
| Pharmacists | $114,566 | $123,531 | $132,475 | $141,440 |
| Sales Managers | $54,912 | $88,504 | $122,117 | $155,709 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $62,462 | $81,765 | $101,067 | $120,370 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $41,392 | $51,501 | $61,610 | $71,718 |
| Chief Executives | $108,347 | $164,611 | $220,854 | $277,118 |
| Purchasing Managers | $72,675 | $93,101 | $113,547 | $133,973 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $48,734 | $62,005 | $75,296 | $88,566 |
| Veterinarians | $80,246 | $97,094 | $113,963 | $130,811 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $36,650 | $48,006 | $59,363 | $70,720 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $59,384 | $68,827 | $78,250 | $87,693 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $46,488,000 | $70,241,600 | $93,995,200 | $117,748,800 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $62,026 | $72,758 | $83,512 | $94,245 |
| Interior Designers | $34,029 | $45,406 | $56,763 | $68,141 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $103,438,400 | $119,288,000 | $135,137,600 | $150,987,200 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $37,814 | $47,757 | $57,699 | $67,642 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $54,350 | $70,533 | $86,736 | $102,918 |
| Clergy | $31,720 | $39,208 | $46,717 | $54,205 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $42,182 | $53,851 | $65,520 | $77,189 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $50,981 | $64,688 | $78,395 | $92,102 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $59,862 | $71,448 | $83,013 | $94,598 |
| Compliance Officers | $45,822 | $56,680 | $67,517 | $78,374 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $52,478 | $61,090 | $69,701 | $78,312 |
| Human Resources Managers | $84,157 | $106,413 | $128,648 | $150,904 |
| Engineers, All Other | $59,654 | $78,832 | $98,030 | $117,208 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $86,756,800 | $104,006,240 | $121,257,760 | $138,507,200 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $37,003 | $43,534 | $50,086 | $56,618 |
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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 Michigan 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.