Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Southern Ohio 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 Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area across 83 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 12 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area is $72,363 at Level I (entry), rising to $126,318 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
12 countiesEvery county below uses the Southern Ohio nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Adams County, OHAthens County, OHClinton County, OHFayette County, OHGallia County, OHHighland County, OHJackson County, OHMeigs County, OHPike County, OHRoss County, OHScioto County, OHVinton County, OH
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $72,363 | $90,355 | $108,326 | $126,318 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $61,339 | $72,197 | $83,034 | $93,891 |
| Data Scientists | $49,691 | $64,522 | $79,331 | $94,162 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $96,741 | $125,299 | $153,858 | $182,416 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $64,979 | $83,699 | $102,419 | $121,139 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $64,147 | $77,438 | $90,750 | $104,042 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $49,691 | $86,424 | $123,157 | $159,890 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,490 | $58,677 | $71,885 | $85,072 |
| Database Administrators | $49,379 | $67,829 | $86,258 | $104,707 |
| Electrical Engineers | $71,323 | $85,488 | $99,653 | $113,818 |
| Management Analysts | $61,173 | $79,040 | $96,886 | $114,754 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $52,915 | $67,933 | $82,971 | $97,989 |
| Industrial Engineers | $72,779 | $86,632 | $100,485 | $114,338 |
| Physicians, All Other | $81,640 | $164,965 | $248,269 | $331,594 |
| Database Architects | $88,504 | $105,893 | $123,261 | $140,650 |
| Information Security Analysts | $75,358 | $97,219 | $119,101 | $140,962 |
| Civil Engineers | $65,499 | $81,869 | $98,238 | $114,608 |
| Project Management Specialists | $58,136 | $73,923 | $89,710 | $105,498 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $39,458 | $51,251 | $63,066 | $74,859 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $43,347 | $52,686 | $62,026 | $71,365 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $109,533 | $130,707 | $151,902 | $173,077 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $102,169,600 | $123,281,600 | $144,393,600 | $165,505,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $76,773 | $92,186 | $107,598 | $123,011 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,280,000 | $197,323,360 | $270,364,640 | $343,408,000 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $111,238,400 | $130,665,600 | $150,092,800 | $169,520,000 |
| Lawyers | $60,278 | $82,826 | $105,394 | $127,941 |
| Marketing Managers | $76,315 | $101,899 | $127,462 | $153,046 |
| Chemists | $55,578 | $68,682 | $81,786 | $94,890 |
| Physical Therapists | $70,346 | $85,467 | $100,589 | $115,710 |
| Financial Managers | $64,750 | $91,187 | $117,624 | $144,061 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $60,570 | $80,350 | $100,131 | $119,912 |
| Construction Managers | $61,318 | $78,666 | $95,992 | $113,339 |
| Logisticians | $59,779 | $73,757 | $87,714 | $101,691 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $103,376,000 | $122,913,440 | $142,452,960 | $161,990,400 |
| Registered Nurses | $63,190 | $73,154 | $83,096 | $93,059 |
| Dentists, General | $102,149 | $134,888 | $167,648 | $200,387 |
| Biological Technicians | $32,802 | $38,667 | $44,554 | $50,419 |
| Graphic Designers | $34,237 | $44,200 | $54,163 | $64,126 |
| General and Operations Managers | $43,410 | $69,139 | $94,848 | $120,578 |
| Occupational Therapists | $56,722 | $71,490 | $86,237 | $101,005 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $74,630 | $93,683 | $112,736 | $131,789 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $34,528 | $43,389 | $52,229 | $61,090 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $65,853 | $141,086 | $216,320 | $291,554 |
| Web Developers | $58,739 | $89,066 | $119,413 | $149,739 |
| Cost Estimators | $46,051 | $59,384 | $72,717 | $86,050 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $83,866 | $105,269 | $126,672 | $148,075 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $43,992 | $54,413 | $64,854 | $75,275 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $42,557 | $53,726 | $64,896 | $76,066 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $114,108,800 | $152,624,160 | $191,137,440 | $229,652,800 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $39,936 | $48,069 | $56,222 | $64,355 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $102,980,800 | $124,716,800 | $146,452,800 | $168,188,800 |
| Pharmacists | $100,422 | $117,374 | $134,347 | $151,299 |
| Sales Managers | $57,678 | $86,195 | $114,691 | $143,208 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $66,830 | $88,982 | $111,114 | $133,266 |
| Psychiatrists | $163,925 | $207,958 | $251,971 | $296,005 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $48,194 | $59,550 | $70,928 | $82,285 |
| Purchasing Managers | $76,003 | $94,245 | $112,486 | $130,728 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $60,362 | $86,944 | $113,547 | $140,130 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $51,688 | $64,854 | $78,000 | $91,166 |
| Veterinarians | $71,906 | $95,846 | $119,787 | $143,728 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $43,326 | $54,080 | $64,834 | $75,587 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $57,491 | $69,638 | $81,765 | $93,912 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $54,537,600 | $71,510,400 | $88,483,200 | $105,456,000 |
| Chemistry Teachers, Postsecondary | $123,531,200 | $163,273,760 | $203,014,240 | $242,756,800 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $61,901 | $74,402 | $86,882 | $99,382 |
| Interior Designers | $39,042 | $48,318 | $57,574 | $66,851 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $109,116,800 | $129,667,200 | $150,217,600 | $170,768,000 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $36,691 | $49,317 | $61,942 | $74,568 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $69,784,000 | $103,584,000 | $137,384,000 | $171,184,000 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $62,067 | $80,350 | $98,634 | $116,917 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,062,400 | $138,563,360 | $173,062,240 | $207,563,200 |
| Clergy | $36,691 | $48,131 | $59,550 | $70,990 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $41,454 | $53,435 | $65,416 | $77,397 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $39,998 | $57,054 | $74,090 | $91,146 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $100,963,200 | $130,929,760 | $160,894,240 | $190,860,800 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $46,862 | $59,467 | $72,093 | $84,698 |
| Compliance Officers | $45,469 | $57,387 | $69,285 | $81,203 |
| Technical Writers | $50,024 | $56,826 | $63,648 | $70,450 |
| Human Resources Managers | $73,070 | $96,762 | $120,474 | $144,165 |
| Engineers, All Other | $88,275 | $105,269 | $122,283 | $139,277 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $85,592,000 | $107,999,840 | $130,409,760 | $152,817,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $103,708,800 | $120,771,040 | $137,835,360 | $154,897,600 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $44,574 | $53,248 | $61,942 | $70,616 |
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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 Southern Ohio 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.