prevailing wage · DOL OFLC 2026-27
Obstetricians and Gynecologists prevailing wage in Albuquerque, NM
The official U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for Obstetricians and Gynecologists (SOC 29-1218) in Albuquerque, NM, by experience level. This is the legal wage floor an H-1B / E-3 / H-1B1 employer commits to on the LCA, and the benchmark behind PERM green-card and OPT offers.
Level I
$191,797
$92.21/hr
Level II
$236,288
$113.60/hr
Level III
$280,758
$134.98/hr
Level IV
$325,250
$156.37/hr
| level | per year | who it applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | $191,797 | entry-level — routine tasks under close supervision (≈17th percentile) |
| Level II | $236,288 | qualified — moderately complex tasks (≈34th percentile) |
| Level III | $280,758 | experienced — independent judgment (≈50th percentile) |
| Level IV | $325,250 | fully competent — lead/expert (≈67th percentile) |
How to use this
Find the level that matches the experience required for the role (be honest — it sets your floor), then compare it to the salary you’re offered. If your offer is below the level that fits the job, that’s a negotiating signal — and for H-1B/E-3/H-1B1, paying below the prevailing wage violates the LCA the employer signed.
Source: DOL OFLC prevailing wage data (2026-27). Levels ≈ 17/34/50/67th percentiles of the OEWS distribution. Educational, not legal advice — verify on flag.dol.gov.