Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in West Montana 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 Montana nonmetropolitan area across 67 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 5 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in West Montana nonmetropolitan area is $67,122 at Level I (entry), rising to $152,360 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
5 countiesEvery county below uses the West Montana nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Flathead County, MTLake County, MTLincoln County, MTRavalli County, MTSanders County, MT
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $67,122 | $95,534 | $123,947 | $152,360 |
| Computer Programmers | $70,262 | $81,869 | $93,454 | $105,061 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $58,240 | $74,277 | $90,293 | $106,330 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $69,742 | $81,744 | $93,766 | $105,768 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $81,037 | $89,294 | $97,573 | $105,830 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $53,206 | $65,603 | $77,979 | $90,376 |
| Database Administrators | $66,498 | $74,526 | $82,534 | $90,563 |
| Electrical Engineers | $75,234 | $90,459 | $105,706 | $120,931 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $53,518 | $67,725 | $81,931 | $96,138 |
| Management Analysts | $51,771 | $62,067 | $72,363 | $82,659 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $60,299 | $69,098 | $77,875 | $86,674 |
| Industrial Engineers | $76,024 | $86,965 | $97,926 | $108,867 |
| Information Security Analysts | $77,667 | $93,434 | $109,221 | $124,987 |
| Civil Engineers | $53,310 | $63,918 | $74,506 | $85,114 |
| Project Management Specialists | $57,200 | $70,221 | $83,242 | $96,262 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $43,950 | $58,906 | $73,840 | $88,795 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $43,701 | $56,534 | $69,389 | $82,222 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $103,043 | $130,458 | $157,872 | $185,286 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $84,905,600 | $102,897,600 | $120,889,600 | $138,881,600 |
| Computer Network Architects | $75,275 | $92,061 | $108,867 | $125,653 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $84,281,600 | $98,904,000 | $113,526,400 | $128,148,800 |
| Lawyers | $57,158 | $86,590 | $116,002 | $145,434 |
| Marketing Managers | $102,440 | $124,259 | $146,058 | $167,877 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $57,450 | $73,653 | $89,835 | $106,038 |
| Physical Therapists | $67,683 | $77,522 | $87,381 | $97,219 |
| Financial Managers | $86,757 | $123,926 | $161,117 | $198,286 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $41,350 | $59,155 | $76,960 | $94,765 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $54,142 | $69,992 | $85,842 | $101,691 |
| Construction Managers | $67,226 | $87,443 | $107,640 | $127,858 |
| Logisticians | $50,773 | $60,861 | $70,928 | $81,016 |
| Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | $44,304 | $60,736 | $77,147 | $93,579 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $87,464,000 | $104,534,560 | $121,603,040 | $138,673,600 |
| Registered Nurses | $73,819 | $80,600 | $87,402 | $94,182 |
| Dentists, General | $117,250 | $145,974 | $174,678 | $203,403 |
| Biological Technicians | $35,485 | $42,245 | $49,005 | $55,765 |
| Graphic Designers | $35,610 | $46,925 | $58,240 | $69,555 |
| General and Operations Managers | $52,915 | $76,045 | $99,195 | $122,325 |
| Occupational Therapists | $72,758 | $80,205 | $87,672 | $95,118 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $79,373 | $95,722 | $112,091 | $128,440 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $41,870 | $45,448 | $49,026 | $52,603 |
| Cost Estimators | $49,733 | $58,469 | $67,184 | $75,920 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $43,930 | $52,874 | $61,838 | $70,782 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $42,141 | $53,768 | $65,416 | $77,043 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $38,189 | $48,901 | $59,634 | $70,346 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $89,627,200 | $109,289,440 | $128,953,760 | $148,616,000 |
| Pharmacists | $108,805 | $120,286 | $131,747 | $143,229 |
| Sales Managers | $84,698 | $108,826 | $132,974 | $157,102 |
| Microbiologists | $73,299 | $101,754 | $130,208 | $158,662 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $44,470 | $53,373 | $62,296 | $71,198 |
| Chief Executives | $93,974 | $166,504 | $239,034 | $311,563 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $42,016 | $50,336 | $58,635 | $66,955 |
| Veterinarians | $58,032 | $79,643 | $101,275 | $122,886 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $37,294 | $50,211 | $63,149 | $76,066 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $65,354 | $76,274 | $87,173 | $98,093 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $55,369,600 | $76,481,600 | $97,593,600 | $118,705,600 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $57,387 | $69,368 | $81,370 | $93,350 |
| Interior Designers | $30,181 | $40,394 | $50,606 | $60,819 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $92,560,000 | $109,006,560 | $125,451,040 | $141,897,600 |
| Clergy | $28,350 | $40,664 | $52,978 | $65,291 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $42,702 | $52,187 | $61,693 | $71,178 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $51,022 | $63,003 | $74,984 | $86,965 |
| Compliance Officers | $53,893 | $67,330 | $80,766 | $94,203 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $54,246 | $64,293 | $74,318 | $84,365 |
| Human Resources Managers | $87,110 | $102,211 | $117,312 | $132,413 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $80,100,800 | $96,684,640 | $113,270,560 | $129,854,400 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $83,532,800 | $102,516,960 | $121,499,040 | $140,483,200 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $51,126 | $56,992 | $62,858 | $68,723 |
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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 Montana 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.