Prevailing Wage · 2025-26
H1B Prevailing Wage in Western Washington 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 Western Washington nonmetropolitan area across 71 occupations, from entry (Level I) to senior (Level IV), covering 9 counties.
For example, the H1B prevailing wage for Software Developers in Western Washington nonmetropolitan area is $80,850 at Level I (entry), rising to $165,859 at Level IV (senior), for the 2025-26 wage year.
Counties in this wage area
9 countiesEvery county below uses the Western Washington nonmetropolitan area prevailing wage shown on this page.
Clallam County, WAGrays Harbor County, WAIsland County, WAJefferson County, WALewis County, WAMason County, WAPacific County, WASan Juan County, WAWahkiakum County, WA
| Occupation | Level IEntry | Level IIQualified | Level IIIExperienced | Level IVSenior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $80,850 | $109,179 | $137,530 | $165,859 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | $76,045 | $94,370 | $112,674 | $130,998 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $115,482 | $148,450 | $181,418 | $214,386 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | $79,602 | $104,291 | $128,981 | $153,670 |
| Mechanical Engineers | $75,920 | $92,165 | $108,430 | $124,675 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts | $67,683 | $96,970 | $126,235 | $155,522 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $59,134 | $73,174 | $87,194 | $101,234 |
| Database Administrators | $59,758 | $76,003 | $92,227 | $108,472 |
| Electrical Engineers | $83,429 | $98,488 | $113,526 | $128,586 |
| Management Analysts | $72,342 | $94,557 | $116,750 | $138,965 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators | $55,120 | $71,947 | $88,774 | $105,602 |
| Industrial Engineers | $71,344 | $88,587 | $105,851 | $123,094 |
| Physicians, All Other | $140,338 | $208,562 | $276,806 | $345,030 |
| Civil Engineers | $78,894 | $90,189 | $101,483 | $112,778 |
| Project Management Specialists | $62,733 | $83,325 | $103,938 | $124,530 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $46,405 | $59,925 | $73,445 | $86,965 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | $46,363 | $60,320 | $74,298 | $88,254 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers | $138,195 | $156,603 | $175,032 | $193,440 |
| Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education | $133,972,800 | $158,926,560 | $183,878,240 | $208,832,000 |
| Sales Engineers | $100,069 | $116,730 | $133,370 | $150,030 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $146,993,600 | $173,873,440 | $200,755,360 | $227,635,200 |
| Lawyers | $80,974 | $102,502 | $124,051 | $145,579 |
| Marketing Managers | $75,130 | $109,533 | $143,915 | $178,318 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers | $50,731 | $70,408 | $90,064 | $109,741 |
| Physical Therapists | $80,870 | $94,016 | $107,162 | $120,307 |
| Financial Managers | $108,202 | $138,382 | $168,542 | $198,723 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $63,149 | $82,118 | $101,109 | $120,078 |
| Construction Managers | $73,382 | $93,891 | $114,421 | $134,930 |
| Logisticians | $60,611 | $76,190 | $91,749 | $107,328 |
| Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $138,673,600 | $165,380,800 | $192,088,000 | $218,795,200 |
| Registered Nurses | $86,424 | $97,469 | $108,493 | $119,538 |
| Dentists, General | $125,237 | $168,085 | $210,954 | $253,802 |
| Biological Technicians | $39,915 | $44,283 | $48,672 | $53,040 |
| Graphic Designers | $40,747 | $50,482 | $60,237 | $69,971 |
| General and Operations Managers | $65,749 | $94,973 | $124,218 | $153,442 |
| Occupational Therapists | $85,467 | $97,157 | $108,846 | $120,536 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $99,341 | $117,499 | $135,658 | $153,816 |
| Rehabilitation Counselors | $41,226 | $49,213 | $57,200 | $65,187 |
| Web Developers | $54,101 | $87,568 | $121,035 | $154,502 |
| Cost Estimators | $54,184 | $66,789 | $79,414 | $92,019 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $93,954 | $124,509 | $155,064 | $185,619 |
| Human Resources Specialists | $55,515 | $67,850 | $80,184 | $92,518 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists | $54,787 | $67,808 | $80,850 | $93,870 |
| Mental Health Counselors | $44,595 | $55,765 | $66,955 | $78,125 |
| Special Education Teachers, Elementary School | $134,264,000 | $157,428,960 | $180,591,840 | $203,756,800 |
| Pharmacists | $121,451 | $135,574 | $149,677 | $163,800 |
| Sales Managers | $99,403 | $139,277 | $179,130 | $219,003 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $90,085 | $114,650 | $139,194 | $163,758 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $109,532,800 | $124,889,440 | $140,248,160 | $155,604,800 |
| Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors | $59,114 | $74,194 | $89,274 | $104,354 |
| Chief Executives | $122,949 | $185,162 | $247,395 | $309,608 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $77,501 | $90,896 | $104,312 | $117,707 |
| Instructional Coordinators | $51,168 | $64,667 | $78,166 | $91,666 |
| Veterinarians | $91,042 | $111,821 | $132,600 | $153,379 |
| Public Relations Specialists | $48,235 | $61,568 | $74,922 | $88,254 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other | $67,725 | $79,373 | $91,021 | $102,669 |
| Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | $62,650 | $73,362 | $84,074 | $94,786 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $76,336,000 | $93,641,600 | $110,947,200 | $128,252,800 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $81,099 | $93,746 | $106,413 | $119,059 |
| Special Education Teachers, Secondary School | $148,720,000 | $170,955,200 | $193,190,400 | $215,425,600 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $43,118 | $55,578 | $68,016 | $80,475 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $81,931 | $95,909 | $109,866 | $123,843 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $50,170 | $69,534 | $88,920 | $108,285 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $58,635 | $71,885 | $85,114 | $98,363 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $61,734 | $76,794 | $91,874 | $106,933 |
| Compliance Officers | $56,514 | $70,803 | $85,114 | $99,403 |
| Urban and Regional Planners | $56,243 | $66,685 | $77,147 | $87,589 |
| Human Resources Managers | $110,011 | $133,120 | $156,250 | $179,358 |
| Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education | $124,945,600 | $150,176,000 | $175,406,400 | $200,636,800 |
| Special Education Teachers, Middle School | $141,273,600 | $163,820,800 | $186,368,000 | $208,915,200 |
| Architectural and Civil Drafters | $49,442 | $56,181 | $62,899 | $69,638 |
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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 Western Washington 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.