Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Southeast Iowa 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 Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area across 92 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 21 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area is $66,664 at Level I (entry), rising to $123,053 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
21 countiesEvery county below uses the Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Appanoose County, IACedar County, IAClinton County, IADavis County, IADes Moines County, IAHenry County, IAIowa County, IAJackson County, IAJefferson County, IAKeokuk County, IALee County, IALouisa County, IAMahaska County, IAMarion County, IAMarshall County, IAMonroe County, IAMuscatine County, IAPoweshiek County, IATama County, IAVan Buren County, IAWapello County, IA
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $66,664 | $85,467 | $104,250 | $123,053 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $57,533 | $70,242 | $82,930 | $95,638 |
| Data Scientists | $52,146 | $68,078 | $84,011 | $99,944 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $88,275 | $109,803 | $131,310 | $152,838 |
| Computer Programmers | $62,005 | $72,072 | $82,139 | $92,206 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $43,867 | $60,715 | $77,584 | $94,432 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $72,176 | $86,341 | $100,485 | $114,650 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $71,074 | $83,866 | $96,678 | $109,470 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $54,101 | $66,269 | $78,458 | $90,626 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $50,960 | $63,835 | $76,690 | $89,565 |
| Management Analysts | $46,779 | $65,083 | $83,387 | $101,691 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $54,558 | $67,038 | $79,518 | $91,998 |
| Industrial Engineers | $71,760 | $84,136 | $96,512 | $108,888 |
| Information Security Analysts | $76,024 | $103,293 | $130,582 | $157,851 |
| Civil Engineers | $69,181 | $85,093 | $101,026 | $116,938 |
| Project Management Specialists | $56,514 | $75,213 | $93,933 | $112,632 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $38,750 | $54,870 | $70,970 | $87,090 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $40,248 | $49,067 | $57,866 | $66,685 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $105,144 | $123,781 | $142,418 | $161,054 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $86,320,000 | $97,344,000 | $108,368,000 | $119,392,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $68,786 | $89,710 | $110,635 | $131,560 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $121,409,600 | $157,824,160 | $194,236,640 | $230,651,200 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $86,736,000 | $99,284,640 | $111,835,360 | $124,384,000 |
| Lawyers | $49,338 | $69,160 | $88,962 | $108,784 |
| Marketing Managers | $87,443 | $112,278 | $137,134 | $161,970 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $67,579,200 | $90,486,240 | $113,395,360 | $136,302,400 |
| Materials Engineers | $62,670 | $71,323 | $79,976 | $88,629 |
| Chemists | $59,509 | $75,712 | $91,936 | $108,139 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $42,890 | $57,387 | $71,864 | $86,362 |
| Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $131,976,000 | $168,839,840 | $205,705,760 | $242,569,600 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,747 | $79,394 | $92,019 | $104,666 |
| Financial Managers | $75,546 | $98,883 | $122,200 | $145,538 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $59,467 | $81,432 | $103,376 | $125,341 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $51,168 | $64,938 | $78,707 | $92,477 |
| Construction Managers | $58,344 | $74,901 | $91,458 | $108,014 |
| Logisticians | $57,678 | $68,619 | $79,560 | $90,501 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $80,246,400 | $95,014,400 | $109,782,400 | $124,550,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $90,480,000 | $126,401,600 | $162,323,200 | $198,244,800 |
| Registered Nurses | $60,715 | $68,786 | $76,856 | $84,926 |
| Graphic Designers | $34,882 | $42,702 | $50,502 | $58,323 |
| General and Operations Managers | $40,622 | $66,123 | $91,645 | $117,146 |
| Occupational Therapists | $70,512 | $81,411 | $92,290 | $103,189 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $80,974 | $98,738 | $116,480 | $134,243 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $30,389 | $35,672 | $40,976 | $46,259 |
| Web Developers | $42,370 | $54,018 | $65,686 | $77,334 |
| Cost Estimators | $47,757 | $62,379 | $76,981 | $91,603 |
| Soil and Plant Scientists | $46,446 | $67,808 | $89,190 | $110,552 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $51,605 | $62,982 | $74,339 | $85,717 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $81,432 | $108,285 | $135,158 | $162,011 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $47,278 | $59,030 | $70,762 | $82,514 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $44,158 | $55,058 | $65,936 | $76,835 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,227,200 | $144,934,400 | $171,641,600 | $198,348,800 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $44,491 | $53,726 | $62,962 | $72,197 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $85,155,200 | $98,015,840 | $110,878,560 | $123,739,200 |
| Pharmacists | $103,168 | $116,251 | $129,314 | $142,397 |
| Sales Managers | $75,504 | $107,078 | $138,653 | $170,227 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $71,885 | $92,019 | $112,154 | $132,288 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,961,600 | $161,996,640 | $235,033,760 | $308,068,800 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $39,998 | $46,010 | $52,042 | $58,053 |
| Chief Executives | $71,947 | $129,792 | $187,658 | $245,502 |
| Purchasing Managers | $78,291 | $96,200 | $114,109 | $132,018 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $68,120,000 | $93,864,160 | $119,606,240 | $145,350,400 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $47,736 | $66,061 | $84,406 | $102,731 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $48,048 | $57,221 | $66,394 | $75,566 |
| Veterinarians | $59,654 | $79,893 | $100,152 | $120,390 |
| Food Scientists and Technologists | $47,819 | $57,138 | $66,435 | $75,754 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $31,138 | $41,933 | $52,728 | $63,523 |
| Credit Analysts | $53,955 | $62,213 | $70,491 | $78,749 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $59,738 | $72,384 | $85,010 | $97,656 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $35,276,800 | $61,636,640 | $87,998,560 | $114,358,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $57,200 | $67,704 | $78,187 | $88,691 |
| Interior Designers | $36,338 | $48,090 | $59,821 | $71,573 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $88,712,000 | $100,199,840 | $111,689,760 | $123,177,600 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $44,054 | $52,978 | $61,901 | $70,824 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $59,446,400 | $76,107,200 | $92,768,000 | $109,428,800 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $69,534 | $87,027 | $104,499 | $121,992 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $94,827,200 | $121,956,640 | $149,088,160 | $176,217,600 |
| Clergy | $45,469 | $52,437 | $59,426 | $66,394 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $49,483 | $59,925 | $70,366 | $80,808 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $41,350 | $54,371 | $67,371 | $80,392 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $86,361,600 | $116,527,840 | $146,696,160 | $176,862,400 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $43,742 | $53,976 | $64,230 | $74,464 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $88,836,800 | $128,487,840 | $168,140,960 | $207,792,000 |
| Compliance Officers | $49,920 | $59,446 | $68,973 | $78,499 |
| Technical Writers | $54,142 | $60,403 | $66,685 | $72,946 |
| Human Resources Managers | $85,155 | $102,294 | $119,454 | $136,594 |
| Engineers, All Other | $65,978 | $80,579 | $95,181 | $109,782 |
| Financial Examiners | $45,760 | $57,429 | $69,098 | $80,766 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $87,942,400 | $100,692,800 | $113,443,200 | $126,193,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $76,377,600 | $94,328,000 | $112,278,400 | $130,228,800 |
| Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors | $80,829 | $93,974 | $107,120 | $120,266 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $48,298 | $56,035 | $63,752 | $71,490 |
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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 Southeast Iowa 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.