Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in West Arkansas 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 West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area across 65 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 12 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area is $42,557 at Level I (entry), rising to $115,710 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
12 countiesEvery county below uses the West Arkansas nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Clark County, ARConway County, ARFranklin County, ARHot Spring County, ARJohnson County, ARLogan County, ARMontgomery County, ARPike County, ARPolk County, ARPope County, ARScott County, ARYell County, AR
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $42,557 | $66,934 | $91,333 | $115,710 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $58,240 | $74,298 | $90,355 | $106,413 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $47,070 | $62,275 | $77,480 | $92,685 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $55,515 | $66,019 | $76,502 | $87,006 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $42,994 | $55,827 | $68,640 | $81,474 |
| Electrical Engineers | $68,286 | $82,014 | $95,722 | $109,450 |
| Management Analysts | $38,230 | $53,373 | $68,515 | $83,658 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $49,462 | $61,963 | $74,464 | $86,965 |
| Industrial Engineers | $65,187 | $79,976 | $94,744 | $109,533 |
| Project Management Specialists | $46,467 | $65,499 | $84,510 | $103,542 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $32,365 | $43,285 | $54,205 | $65,125 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $35,277 | $43,805 | $52,333 | $60,861 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $118,976 | $135,408 | $151,840 | $168,272 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $94,660,800 | $100,283,040 | $105,907,360 | $111,529,600 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $96,948,800 | $105,878,240 | $114,809,760 | $123,739,200 |
| Lawyers | $40,664 | $75,005 | $109,346 | $143,686 |
| Marketing Managers | $50,835 | $73,611 | $96,408 | $119,184 |
| Physical Therapists | $66,851 | $78,707 | $90,563 | $102,419 |
| Financial Managers | $57,429 | $81,016 | $104,624 | $128,211 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $44,346 | $60,736 | $77,106 | $93,496 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $48,651 | $61,277 | $73,882 | $86,507 |
| Construction Managers | $43,306 | $60,258 | $77,210 | $94,162 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $95,243,200 | $103,619,360 | $111,993,440 | $120,369,600 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,632,000 | $112,584,160 | $125,534,240 | $138,486,400 |
| Registered Nurses | $55,286 | $64,272 | $73,237 | $82,222 |
| Dentists, General | $82,763 | $124,987 | $167,232 | $209,456 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,360 | $41,704 | $48,048 | $54,392 |
| Graphic Designers | $28,995 | $35,526 | $42,078 | $48,610 |
| General and Operations Managers | $34,216 | $55,661 | $77,126 | $98,571 |
| Occupational Therapists | $63,253 | $83,554 | $103,875 | $124,176 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $68,702 | $86,902 | $105,082 | $123,282 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $24,606 | $27,706 | $30,784 | $33,883 |
| Cost Estimators | $40,893 | $58,427 | $75,962 | $93,496 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $37,856 | $48,298 | $58,760 | $69,202 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $42,994 | $53,394 | $63,794 | $74,194 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $105,539,200 | $120,625,440 | $135,713,760 | $150,800,000 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $34,216 | $42,973 | $51,730 | $60,486 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $95,846,400 | $101,296,000 | $106,745,600 | $112,195,200 |
| Pharmacists | $110,469 | $121,867 | $133,286 | $144,685 |
| Sales Managers | $44,907 | $71,864 | $98,842 | $125,798 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $57,512 | $73,070 | $88,650 | $104,208 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $92,289,600 | $123,371,040 | $154,454,560 | $185,536,000 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $43,014 | $50,357 | $57,678 | $65,021 |
| Chief Executives | $58,906 | $96,824 | $134,722 | $172,640 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $51,106 | $68,973 | $86,840 | $104,707 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $53,144 | $63,606 | $74,069 | $84,531 |
| Veterinarians | $65,458 | $81,661 | $97,843 | $114,046 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $39,478 | $49,608 | $59,758 | $69,888 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $54,579,200 | $71,676,800 | $88,774,400 | $105,872,000 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $31,158 | $45,323 | $59,467 | $73,632 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $91,124,800 | $98,211,360 | $105,295,840 | $112,382,400 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $28,787 | $43,368 | $57,949 | $72,530 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $69,409,600 | $91,193,440 | $112,979,360 | $134,763,200 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $62,130 | $79,976 | $97,843 | $115,690 |
| Clergy | $39,770 | $46,384 | $52,998 | $59,613 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $38,750 | $51,168 | $63,565 | $75,982 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $39,062 | $54,642 | $70,200 | $85,779 |
| English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary | $96,075,200 | $117,832,000 | $139,588,800 | $161,345,600 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $35,506 | $44,782 | $54,059 | $63,336 |
| History Teachers, Postsecondary | $65,603,200 | $91,692,640 | $117,784,160 | $143,873,600 |
| Compliance Officers | $42,224 | $51,584 | $60,965 | $70,325 |
| Human Resources Managers | $40,165 | $61,256 | $82,368 | $103,459 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $85,716,800 | $93,136,160 | $100,553,440 | $107,972,800 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $96,137,600 | $103,007,840 | $109,880,160 | $116,750,400 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $44,637 | $52,229 | $59,842 | $67,434 |
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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 West Arkansas 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.