Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in West Kentucky 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 Kentucky nonmetropolitan area across 75 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 18 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area is $64,459 at Level I (entry), rising to $120,786 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
18 countiesEvery county below uses the West Kentucky nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Breckinridge County, KYCaldwell County, KYCalloway County, KYCrittenden County, KYFulton County, KYGraves County, KYGrayson County, KYHancock County, KYHenderson County, KYHickman County, KYHopkins County, KYLyon County, KYMarshall County, KYMuhlenberg County, KYOhio County, KYTodd County, KYUnion County, KYWebster County, KY
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $64,459 | $83,242 | $102,003 | $120,786 |
| Data Scientists | $56,139 | $70,013 | $83,907 | $97,781 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $79,248 | $97,843 | $116,459 | $135,054 |
| Computer Programmers | $48,402 | $65,021 | $81,640 | $98,259 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $45,198 | $61,922 | $78,666 | $95,389 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $66,976 | $82,118 | $97,240 | $112,382 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $57,013 | $70,366 | $83,720 | $97,074 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $45,011 | $56,618 | $68,224 | $79,830 |
| Database Administrators | $44,949 | $58,989 | $73,008 | $87,048 |
| Electrical Engineers | $63,565 | $81,016 | $98,446 | $115,898 |
| Management Analysts | $56,264 | $71,802 | $87,318 | $102,856 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $52,333 | $68,744 | $85,155 | $101,566 |
| Industrial Engineers | $62,421 | $76,315 | $90,189 | $104,083 |
| Information Security Analysts | $49,109 | $66,518 | $83,928 | $101,338 |
| Civil Engineers | $58,989 | $74,194 | $89,419 | $104,624 |
| Project Management Specialists | $53,934 | $68,661 | $83,408 | $98,134 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $36,774 | $47,278 | $57,782 | $68,286 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $35,838 | $45,510 | $55,203 | $64,875 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $97,344 | $116,314 | $135,262 | $154,232 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $88,462,400 | $99,584,160 | $110,703,840 | $121,825,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $62,234 | $75,379 | $88,546 | $101,691 |
| Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary | $111,425,600 | $175,204,640 | $238,985,760 | $302,764,800 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $90,667,200 | $103,542,400 | $116,417,600 | $129,292,800 |
| Lawyers | $54,454 | $77,771 | $101,109 | $124,426 |
| Marketing Managers | $63,960 | $91,541 | $119,101 | $146,682 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $103,792,000 | $165,526,400 | $227,260,800 | $288,995,200 |
| Chemists | $56,909 | $71,885 | $86,882 | $101,858 |
| Physical Therapists | $62,691 | $78,270 | $93,850 | $109,429 |
| Financial Managers | $66,518 | $89,918 | $113,298 | $136,698 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $58,843 | $76,440 | $94,016 | $111,613 |
| Construction Managers | $56,368 | $74,734 | $93,101 | $111,467 |
| Logisticians | $52,728 | $60,840 | $68,931 | $77,043 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $104,041,600 | $146,660,800 | $189,280,000 | $231,899,200 |
| Registered Nurses | $58,885 | $67,850 | $76,794 | $85,758 |
| Dentists, General | $73,757 | $128,107 | $182,478 | $236,829 |
| Graphic Designers | $30,285 | $36,941 | $43,576 | $50,232 |
| General and Operations Managers | $37,981 | $61,339 | $84,718 | $108,077 |
| Chemical Engineers | $91,562 | $105,602 | $119,621 | $133,661 |
| Occupational Therapists | $71,552 | $81,931 | $92,310 | $102,690 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $63,773 | $84,698 | $105,622 | $126,547 |
| Family Medicine Physicians | $73,278 | $144,414 | $215,550 | $286,686 |
| Cost Estimators | $50,461 | $61,422 | $72,384 | $83,346 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $41,309 | $52,686 | $64,064 | $75,442 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $41,267 | $49,670 | $58,094 | $66,498 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $29,578 | $39,978 | $50,398 | $60,798 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $90,542,400 | $99,563,360 | $108,582,240 | $117,603,200 |
| Pharmacists | $97,822 | $113,464 | $129,106 | $144,747 |
| Sales Managers | $59,218 | $86,590 | $113,942 | $141,315 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $58,677 | $78,874 | $99,070 | $119,267 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $101,878,400 | $130,942,240 | $160,008,160 | $189,072,000 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $40,664 | $51,022 | $61,402 | $71,760 |
| Communications Teachers, Postsecondary | $93,371,200 | $127,289,760 | $161,206,240 | $195,124,800 |
| Chief Executives | $85,384 | $134,888 | $184,371 | $233,875 |
| Purchasing Managers | $64,771 | $79,976 | $95,202 | $110,406 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $50,898 | $60,549 | $70,200 | $79,851 |
| Veterinarians | $60,008 | $77,168 | $94,349 | $111,509 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $36,317 | $49,171 | $62,046 | $74,901 |
| Credit Analysts | $54,954 | $70,970 | $87,006 | $103,022 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $42,432 | $52,915 | $63,378 | $73,861 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $62,940,800 | $103,548,640 | $144,158,560 | $184,766,400 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $61,693 | $70,158 | $78,645 | $87,110 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $91,478,400 | $101,545,600 | $111,612,800 | $121,680,000 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $36,213 | $46,925 | $57,616 | $68,328 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $73,444,800 | $106,689,440 | $139,936,160 | $173,180,800 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $60,050 | $81,931 | $103,792 | $125,674 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $39,874 | $51,730 | $63,565 | $75,421 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $44,304 | $58,760 | $73,216 | $87,672 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $47,070 | $58,677 | $70,283 | $81,890 |
| Compliance Officers | $35,984 | $47,902 | $59,800 | $71,718 |
| Human Resources Managers | $74,214 | $91,707 | $109,200 | $126,693 |
| Engineers, All Other | $44,429 | $59,114 | $73,819 | $88,504 |
| Financial Examiners | $47,736 | $58,885 | $70,013 | $81,162 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $92,747,200 | $103,236,640 | $113,728,160 | $124,217,600 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $85,966,400 | $96,206,240 | $106,448,160 | $116,688,000 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $40,331 | $51,376 | $62,400 | $73,445 |
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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 Kentucky 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.