Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Southwest Maine 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 Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area across 90 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 7 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area is $76,960 at Level I (entry), rising to $122,554 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
7 countiesEvery county below uses the Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Franklin County, MEKennebec County, MEKnox County, MELincoln County, MEOxford County, MESomerset County, MEWaldo County, ME
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $76,960 | $92,165 | $107,349 | $122,554 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $51,584 | $65,874 | $80,142 | $94,432 |
| Data Scientists | $59,675 | $80,475 | $101,254 | $122,054 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $91,749 | $111,093 | $130,437 | $149,781 |
| Computer Programmers | $46,197 | $63,544 | $80,912 | $98,259 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $65,894 | $89,170 | $112,466 | $135,741 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | $101,629 | $120,078 | $138,528 | $156,978 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,982 | $88,130 | $100,256 | $112,403 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,475 | $80,496 | $93,517 | $106,538 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,477 | $64,563 | $75,650 | $86,736 |
| Electrical Engineers | $78,874 | $95,597 | $112,320 | $129,043 |
| Management Analysts | $55,536 | $72,821 | $90,126 | $107,411 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $76,752 | $86,050 | $95,347 | $104,645 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $54,288 | $66,706 | $79,144 | $91,562 |
| Industrial Engineers | $74,838 | $89,731 | $104,645 | $119,538 |
| Database Architects | $144,664 | $148,034 | $151,424 | $154,794 |
| Information Security Analysts | $71,094 | $91,998 | $112,882 | $133,786 |
| Civil Engineers | $67,142 | $80,683 | $94,203 | $107,744 |
| Project Management Specialists | $59,322 | $75,150 | $91,000 | $106,829 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $41,766 | $54,142 | $66,498 | $78,874 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $44,907 | $56,056 | $67,184 | $78,333 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $98,758 | $116,709 | $134,659 | $152,610 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $93,329,600 | $111,024,160 | $128,716,640 | $146,411,200 |
| Computer Network Architects | $91,416 | $105,123 | $118,830 | $132,538 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $110,739,200 | $174,360,160 | $237,979,040 | $301,600,000 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $94,348,800 | $109,788,640 | $125,230,560 | $140,670,400 |
| Lawyers | $69,098 | $85,072 | $101,026 | $117,000 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,081,600 | $123,254,560 | $154,425,440 | $185,598,400 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $74,942 | $78,998 | $83,075 | $87,131 |
| Physical Therapists | $72,342 | $83,242 | $94,120 | $105,019 |
| Financial Managers | $86,050 | $111,613 | $137,155 | $162,718 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $56,638 | $73,424 | $90,189 | $106,974 |
| Construction Managers | $64,480 | $84,822 | $105,165 | $125,507 |
| Logisticians | $61,173 | $74,339 | $87,506 | $100,672 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $47,154 | $64,064 | $80,995 | $97,906 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $97,801,600 | $111,779,200 | $125,756,800 | $139,734,400 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,636,800 | $125,209,760 | $153,780,640 | $182,353,600 |
| Registered Nurses | $69,867 | $78,832 | $87,797 | $96,762 |
| Dentists, General | $144,581 | $180,960 | $217,360 | $253,739 |
| Biological Technicians | $37,814 | $42,702 | $47,570 | $52,458 |
| Graphic Designers | $36,608 | $47,570 | $58,552 | $69,514 |
| General and Operations Managers | $48,776 | $73,757 | $98,758 | $123,739 |
| Occupational Therapists | $67,059 | $75,067 | $83,054 | $91,062 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $74,568 | $97,947 | $121,306 | $144,685 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $42,286 | $49,858 | $57,408 | $64,979 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $142,605 | $178,693 | $214,802 | $250,890 |
| Cost Estimators | $41,558 | $54,621 | $67,683 | $80,746 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $46,467 | $64,667 | $82,888 | $101,088 |
| Pediatricians, General | $87,256 | $135,283 | $183,290 | $231,317 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $48,173 | $59,134 | $70,075 | $81,037 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $54,746 | $62,712 | $70,658 | $78,624 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $119,516,800 | $149,400,160 | $179,281,440 | $209,164,800 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $47,445 | $57,491 | $67,538 | $77,584 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $92,206,400 | $105,129,440 | $118,054,560 | $130,977,600 |
| Pharmacists | $111,987 | $125,944 | $139,922 | $153,878 |
| Sales Managers | $57,782 | $87,901 | $118,019 | $148,138 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $71,386 | $98,467 | $125,528 | $152,610 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | $42,890 | $47,549 | $52,208 | $56,867 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $118,289,600 | $165,790,560 | $213,289,440 | $260,790,400 |
| Environmental Engineers | $52,915 | $64,022 | $75,150 | $86,258 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $46,030 | $53,290 | $60,549 | $67,808 |
| Chief Executives | $68,682 | $107,390 | $146,099 | $184,808 |
| Purchasing Managers | $79,622 | $98,654 | $117,686 | $136,718 |
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $124,633,600 | $136,004,960 | $147,374,240 | $158,745,600 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $62,192 | $80,059 | $97,947 | $115,814 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $49,358 | $60,466 | $71,594 | $82,701 |
| Veterinarians | $84,947 | $109,866 | $134,784 | $159,702 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $41,933 | $50,586 | $59,238 | $67,891 |
| Credit Analysts | $67,350 | $74,818 | $82,264 | $89,731 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $48,090 | $54,642 | $61,214 | $67,766 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $67,329,600 | $89,454,560 | $111,577,440 | $133,702,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $55,973 | $67,101 | $78,229 | $89,357 |
| Interior Designers | $31,491 | $38,355 | $45,219 | $52,083 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $91,832,000 | $103,126,400 | $114,420,800 | $125,715,200 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $50,170 | $67,163 | $84,178 | $101,171 |
| Budget Analysts | $70,616 | $76,440 | $82,285 | $88,109 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $66,685 | $80,891 | $95,077 | $109,283 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $71,698 | $79,622 | $87,568 | $95,493 |
| Clergy | $54,163 | $60,570 | $66,976 | $73,382 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $43,618 | $53,976 | $64,355 | $74,714 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $49,670 | $60,424 | $71,157 | $81,910 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $112,320,000 | $136,468,800 | $160,617,600 | $184,766,400 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $55,349 | $64,834 | $74,298 | $83,782 |
| Compliance Officers | $48,859 | $61,464 | $74,048 | $86,653 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $55,245 | $62,317 | $69,389 | $76,461 |
| Human Resources Managers | $73,861 | $91,582 | $109,304 | $127,026 |
| Financial Examiners | $52,603 | $61,589 | $70,595 | $79,581 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $90,875,200 | $104,775,840 | $118,678,560 | $132,579,200 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $101,275,200 | $116,244,960 | $131,212,640 | $146,182,400 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $42,661 | $50,627 | $58,614 | $66,581 |
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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 Southwest Maine 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.