Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Northwest 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 Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area across 69 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 10 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area is $93,413 at Level I (entry), rising to $161,845 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
10 countiesEvery county below uses the Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Eagle County, COGarfield County, COGrand County, COJackson County, COLake County, COMoffat County, COPitkin County, CORio Blanco County, CORoutt County, COSummit County, CO
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $93,413 | $116,230 | $139,027 | $161,845 |
| Data Scientists | $62,338 | $81,411 | $100,485 | $119,558 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $114,837 | $139,755 | $164,694 | $189,613 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $77,875 | $98,758 | $119,621 | $140,504 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $57,512 | $75,130 | $92,747 | $110,365 |
| Database Administrators | $64,958 | $77,002 | $89,045 | $101,088 |
| Electrical Engineers | $84,718 | $99,362 | $114,026 | $128,669 |
| Management Analysts | $45,115 | $75,005 | $104,915 | $134,805 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $68,744 | $81,390 | $94,016 | $106,662 |
| Physicians, All Other | $174,242 | $252,013 | $329,784 | $407,555 |
| Project Management Specialists | $62,005 | $85,550 | $109,075 | $132,621 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $47,902 | $64,667 | $81,453 | $98,218 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $48,901 | $61,131 | $73,341 | $85,571 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $99,611 | $122,866 | $146,141 | $169,395 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $96,720,000 | $112,742,240 | $128,766,560 | $144,788,800 |
| Computer Network Architects | $89,731 | $108,701 | $127,691 | $146,661 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,726,400 | $125,881,600 | $159,036,800 | $192,192,000 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $100,443,200 | $116,334,400 | $132,225,600 | $148,116,800 |
| Lawyers | $89,835 | $135,658 | $181,459 | $227,282 |
| Marketing Managers | $98,384 | $126,526 | $154,669 | $182,811 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $95,555,200 | $154,641,760 | $213,726,240 | $272,812,800 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $59,197 | $65,416 | $71,614 | $77,834 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,470 | $84,614 | $98,779 | $112,923 |
| Financial Managers | $108,514 | $137,571 | $166,608 | $195,666 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $67,330 | $78,894 | $90,480 | $102,045 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $56,389 | $67,205 | $78,021 | $88,837 |
| Construction Managers | $69,472 | $88,941 | $108,430 | $127,899 |
| Logisticians | $68,952 | $83,179 | $97,386 | $111,613 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $64,085 | $80,122 | $96,179 | $112,216 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $100,609,600 | $115,092,640 | $129,577,760 | $144,060,800 |
| Registered Nurses | $78,291 | $88,733 | $99,195 | $109,637 |
| Dentists, General | $77,938 | $108,805 | $139,693 | $170,560 |
| Graphic Designers | $42,328 | $53,602 | $64,854 | $76,128 |
| General and Operations Managers | $63,627 | $98,301 | $132,995 | $167,669 |
| Occupational Therapists | $74,090 | $88,816 | $103,542 | $118,269 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $45,698 | $49,483 | $53,290 | $57,075 |
| Web Developers | $41,704 | $55,266 | $68,806 | $82,368 |
| Cost Estimators | $55,037 | $69,888 | $84,718 | $99,570 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $48,214 | $62,192 | $76,190 | $90,168 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $58,136 | $69,867 | $81,598 | $93,330 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $43,701 | $61,048 | $78,395 | $95,742 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $106,392,000 | $118,705,600 | $131,019,200 | $143,332,800 |
| Pharmacists | $125,861 | $140,587 | $155,314 | $170,040 |
| Sales Managers | $85,925 | $135,741 | $185,578 | $235,394 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $91,125 | $123,094 | $155,085 | $187,054 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $52,104 | $61,734 | $71,344 | $80,974 |
| Chief Executives | $93,579 | $142,022 | $190,466 | $238,909 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,449,600 | $144,331,200 | $179,212,800 | $214,094,400 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $77,002 | $94,702 | $112,403 | $130,104 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $52,270 | $63,107 | $73,965 | $84,802 |
| Veterinarians | $68,411 | $91,187 | $113,984 | $136,760 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $64,501 | $75,941 | $87,402 | $98,842 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $76,003,200 | $90,611,040 | $105,220,960 | $119,828,800 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $80,829 | $93,246 | $105,643 | $118,061 |
| Interior Designers | $50,794 | $61,610 | $72,426 | $83,242 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $108,804,800 | $121,472,000 | $134,139,200 | $146,806,400 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $42,640 | $56,826 | $71,011 | $85,197 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $67,184 | $91,645 | $116,106 | $140,566 |
| Landscape Architects | $37,502 | $50,606 | $63,710 | $76,814 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $50,918 | $61,963 | $72,987 | $84,032 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $52,770 | $78,582 | $104,374 | $130,187 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $75,608,000 | $115,529,440 | $155,452,960 | $195,374,400 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $70,533 | $87,714 | $104,915 | $122,096 |
| Compliance Officers | $53,290 | $65,499 | $77,688 | $89,898 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $62,608 | $75,816 | $89,024 | $102,232 |
| Human Resources Managers | $89,294 | $112,715 | $136,136 | $159,557 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $92,248,000 | $106,980,640 | $121,715,360 | $136,448,000 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $107,868,800 | $121,299,360 | $134,727,840 | $148,158,400 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $45,386 | $54,600 | $63,794 | $73,008 |
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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 Northwest 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.