Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Southwest Virginia 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 Virginia nonmetropolitan area across 66 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 16 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area is $75,525 at Level I (entry), rising to $138,528 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
16 countiesEvery county below uses the Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Bland County, VABuchanan County, VACarroll County, VADickenson County, VAGalax city, VAGrayson County, VAHenry County, VALee County, VAMartinsville city, VANorton city, VAPatrick County, VARussell County, VASmyth County, VATazewell County, VAWise County, VAWythe County, VA
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $75,525 | $96,533 | $117,520 | $138,528 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $88,400 | $117,062 | $145,704 | $174,366 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $57,408 | $77,646 | $97,906 | $118,144 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $68,557 | $78,645 | $88,754 | $98,842 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $64,896 | $83,658 | $102,398 | $121,160 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $52,333 | $66,206 | $80,101 | $93,974 |
| Electrical Engineers | $74,651 | $89,752 | $104,874 | $119,974 |
| Management Analysts | $55,494 | $80,642 | $105,768 | $130,915 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $57,138 | $71,885 | $86,653 | $101,400 |
| Industrial Engineers | $62,795 | $77,542 | $92,290 | $107,037 |
| Physicians, All Other | $62,317 | $130,520 | $198,702 | $266,906 |
| Database Architects | $130,978 | $144,789 | $158,600 | $172,411 |
| Information Security Analysts | $59,821 | $85,093 | $110,344 | $135,616 |
| Civil Engineers | $59,259 | $76,357 | $93,434 | $110,531 |
| Project Management Specialists | $55,078 | $73,299 | $91,499 | $109,720 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $39,582 | $55,973 | $72,342 | $88,733 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $41,142 | $50,981 | $60,798 | $70,637 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $109,533 | $130,541 | $151,549 | $172,557 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $94,536,000 | $104,692,640 | $114,851,360 | $125,008,000 |
| Computer Network Architects | $67,038 | $86,986 | $106,912 | $126,859 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $96,761,600 | $112,168,160 | $127,572,640 | $142,979,200 |
| Lawyers | $67,413 | $102,253 | $137,114 | $171,954 |
| Marketing Managers | $97,406 | $128,835 | $160,285 | $191,714 |
| Physical Therapists | $77,043 | $90,189 | $103,334 | $116,480 |
| Financial Managers | $81,245 | $110,635 | $140,026 | $169,416 |
| Construction Managers | $70,762 | $91,790 | $112,840 | $133,869 |
| Logisticians | $55,474 | $69,264 | $83,075 | $96,866 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $93,828,800 | $102,059,360 | $110,287,840 | $118,518,400 |
| Registered Nurses | $56,181 | $66,019 | $75,878 | $85,717 |
| Dentists, General | $89,336 | $129,147 | $168,979 | $208,790 |
| Graphic Designers | $32,261 | $44,034 | $55,806 | $67,579 |
| General and Operations Managers | $51,771 | $78,811 | $105,830 | $132,870 |
| Occupational Therapists | $75,899 | $87,630 | $99,341 | $111,072 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $72,904 | $92,310 | $111,738 | $131,144 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $32,552 | $37,523 | $42,474 | $47,445 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $150,322 | $209,830 | $269,318 | $328,827 |
| Cost Estimators | $43,472 | $52,790 | $62,130 | $71,448 |
| Commercial and Industrial Designers | $53,830 | $74,339 | $94,827 | $115,336 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $42,058 | $53,352 | $64,626 | $75,920 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $47,653 | $61,651 | $75,670 | $89,669 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $40,144 | $49,566 | $58,989 | $68,411 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $90,126,400 | $100,470,240 | $110,816,160 | $121,160,000 |
| Pharmacists | $104,416 | $119,787 | $135,138 | $150,509 |
| Sales Managers | $78,957 | $116,771 | $154,606 | $192,421 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $66,477 | $89,648 | $112,798 | $135,970 |
| Environmental Engineers | $59,654 | $74,880 | $90,085 | $105,310 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $45,115 | $53,830 | $62,525 | $71,240 |
| Chief Executives | $99,882 | $178,901 | $257,899 | $336,918 |
| Purchasing Managers | $79,186 | $105,581 | $131,976 | $158,371 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $50,440 | $59,779 | $69,139 | $78,478 |
| Veterinarians | $62,858 | $90,522 | $118,186 | $145,850 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $40,498 | $51,251 | $61,984 | $72,738 |
| Credit Analysts | $47,341 | $53,955 | $60,570 | $67,184 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $66,060,800 | $88,809,760 | $111,556,640 | $134,305,600 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $62,629 | $76,107 | $89,586 | $103,064 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $90,001,600 | $100,915,360 | $111,827,040 | $122,740,800 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $34,403 | $46,072 | $57,762 | $69,430 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $65,790 | $83,678 | $101,587 | $119,475 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $40,934 | $53,747 | $66,560 | $79,373 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $32,656 | $46,051 | $59,426 | $72,821 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $49,317 | $62,462 | $75,587 | $88,733 |
| Compliance Officers | $35,942 | $49,296 | $62,629 | $75,982 |
| Human Resources Managers | $82,368 | $105,394 | $128,398 | $151,424 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $97,094,400 | $103,640,160 | $110,183,840 | $116,729,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $92,809,600 | $102,175,840 | $111,544,160 | $120,910,400 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $41,766 | $48,984 | $56,222 | $63,440 |
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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 Virginia 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.