Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Northern New Mexico 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 New Mexico nonmetropolitan area across 69 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 9 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area is $81,952 at Level I (entry), rising to $158,746 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
9 countiesEvery county below uses the Northern New Mexico nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Catron County, NMCibola County, NMColfax County, NMLos Alamos County, NMMcKinley County, NMMora County, NMRio Arriba County, NMSan Miguel County, NMTaos County, NM
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $81,952 | $107,557 | $133,141 | $158,746 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,803 | $128,315 | $159,848 | $191,360 |
| Computer Programmers | $69,285 | $84,469 | $99,674 | $114,858 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $63,232 | $86,174 | $109,117 | $132,059 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $99,154 | $140,192 | $181,230 | $222,269 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,227 | $65,458 | $77,709 | $89,939 |
| Database Administrators | $58,906 | $69,264 | $79,643 | $90,002 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,261 | $134,098 | $183,934 | $233,771 |
| Management Analysts | $61,381 | $77,501 | $93,642 | $109,762 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $75,941 | $85,758 | $95,555 | $105,373 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists | $141,918 | $160,077 | $178,235 | $196,394 |
| Industrial Engineers | $88,379 | $105,789 | $123,198 | $140,608 |
| Information Security Analysts | $92,997 | $114,774 | $136,531 | $158,309 |
| Civil Engineers | $79,518 | $99,694 | $119,891 | $140,067 |
| Project Management Specialists | $73,195 | $96,845 | $120,515 | $144,165 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $39,998 | $48,859 | $57,699 | $66,560 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $35,901 | $47,362 | $58,843 | $70,304 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $112,715,200 | $129,195,040 | $145,676,960 | $162,156,800 |
| Computer Network Architects | $97,365 | $113,298 | $129,210 | $145,142 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $81,952,000 | $136,884,800 | $191,817,600 | $246,750,400 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $118,435,200 | $136,212,960 | $153,988,640 | $171,766,400 |
| Lawyers | $72,342 | $98,030 | $123,718 | $149,406 |
| Marketing Managers | $75,504 | $99,611 | $123,739 | $147,846 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,737,600 | $166,504,000 | $221,270,400 | $276,036,800 |
| Physicists | $153,088 | $180,107 | $207,126 | $234,146 |
| Physical Therapists | $74,547 | $90,459 | $106,392 | $122,304 |
| Financial Managers | $76,648 | $95,659 | $114,670 | $133,682 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $44,949 | $62,130 | $79,331 | $96,512 |
| Construction Managers | $75,837 | $91,312 | $106,787 | $122,262 |
| Logisticians | $72,842 | $87,069 | $101,275 | $115,502 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $112,652,800 | $129,244,960 | $145,835,040 | $162,427,200 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,745,600 | $123,745,440 | $153,747,360 | $183,747,200 |
| Registered Nurses | $72,613 | $84,302 | $95,971 | $107,661 |
| Dentists, General | $101,192 | $142,251 | $183,310 | $224,370 |
| Graphic Designers | $34,840 | $50,378 | $65,936 | $81,474 |
| General and Operations Managers | $50,378 | $78,603 | $106,808 | $135,034 |
| Occupational Therapists | $81,120 | $97,594 | $114,088 | $130,562 |
| Cost Estimators | $43,243 | $55,536 | $67,829 | $80,122 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $46,966 | $58,427 | $69,888 | $81,349 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $48,651 | $59,592 | $70,533 | $81,474 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $113,297,600 | $140,996,960 | $168,694,240 | $196,393,600 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $44,366 | $53,810 | $63,253 | $72,696 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $111,467,200 | $131,372,800 | $151,278,400 | $171,184,000 |
| Pharmacists | $109,845 | $123,926 | $138,029 | $152,110 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $88,670 | $111,966 | $135,262 | $158,558 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,611,200 | $118,283,360 | $149,953,440 | $181,625,600 |
| Environmental Engineers | $69,347 | $97,822 | $126,277 | $154,752 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $52,832 | $65,437 | $78,062 | $90,667 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $68,640 | $82,992 | $97,323 | $111,675 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $48,693 | $62,254 | $75,837 | $89,398 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $46,717 | $64,210 | $81,682 | $99,174 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $62,213 | $80,954 | $99,715 | $118,456 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $66,081,600 | $82,049,760 | $98,015,840 | $113,984,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $75,296 | $87,422 | $99,549 | $111,675 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $123,739,200 | $141,544,000 | $159,348,800 | $177,153,600 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $49,566 | $68,869 | $88,192 | $107,494 |
| Budget Analysts | $94,702 | $104,291 | $113,880 | $123,469 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $92,352,000 | $121,492,800 | $150,633,600 | $179,774,400 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $40,685 | $59,322 | $77,979 | $96,616 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $52,645 | $66,435 | $80,205 | $93,995 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $56,805 | $66,040 | $75,275 | $84,510 |
| Compliance Officers | $41,808 | $56,638 | $71,490 | $86,320 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $60,486 | $65,312 | $70,158 | $74,984 |
| Technical Writers | $60,549 | $72,114 | $83,658 | $95,222 |
| Human Resources Managers | $81,848 | $102,045 | $122,262 | $142,459 |
| Engineers, All Other | $97,656 | $132,018 | $166,379 | $200,741 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $112,923,200 | $131,075,360 | $149,225,440 | $167,377,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $115,939,200 | $133,488,160 | $151,035,040 | $168,584,000 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $82,410 | $115,378 | $148,346 | $181,314 |
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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 New Mexico 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.