DOL wage area 27100 · Michigan
H-1B prevailing wages in Jackson, MI
Covers Jackson County, MI.
What are the H-1B prevailing wages in Jackson, MI?
Jackson, MI is DOL wage area 27100, covering 1 county (Jackson County, MI). For the 2026–27 wage year, Software Developers need $149,469 for Level IV and $85,260 for Level I; Computer Systems Analysts need $131,269 for Level IV and $72,364 for Level I; Data Scientists need $129,335 for Level IV and $73,591 for Level I. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, each wage level adds one entry, from one at Level I to four at Level IV, and DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61%. Some of these wages are borrowed from a wider geography because local survey data was thin, but they are still the official figures for this area. The table below covers the 50 occupations most filed for H-1B; any other job can be checked with the calculator.
Top H-1B occupations
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| Occupation | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers15-1252 | 85,260 | 106,663 | 128,066 | 149,469 |
| Computer Systems Analysts15-1211 | 72,364 | 91,999 | 111,634 | 131,269 |
| Data Scientists15-2051 | 73,591 | 92,165 | 110,760 | 129,335 |
| Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers15-1253 | 68,599 | 85,052 | 101,484 | 117,936 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other15-1299 | 57,908 | 85,676 | 113,423 | 141,191 |
| Information Security Analysts15-1212 | 88,109 | 104,354 | 120,578 | 136,823 |
| Database Administrators15-1242 | 67,704 | 86,570 | 105,415 | 124,280 |
| Database Architects15-1243 | 89,004 | 108,576 | 128,128 | 147,701 |
| Network and Computer Systems Administrators15-1244 | 68,890 | 82,015 | 95,119 | 108,244 |
| Computer Network Architects15-1241 | 84,178 | 104,791 | 125,424 | 146,037 |
| Computer and Information Research Scientists15-1221 | 67,351 | 91,500 | 115,669 | 139,818 |
| Web Developers15-1254 | 59,780 | 81,828 | 103,876 | 125,924 |
| Web and Digital Interface Designers15-1255 | 48,340 | 69,493 | 90,647 | 111,800 |
| Computer Programmers15-1251 | 58,636 | 75,276 | 91,936 | 108,576 |
| Computer Network Support Specialists15-1231 | 47,508 | 61,506 | 75,484 | 89,482 |
| Computer User Support Specialists15-1232 | 37,794 | 47,528 | 57,263 | 66,997 |
| Operations Research Analysts15-2031 | 67,392 | 81,599 | 95,784 | 109,991 |
| Statisticians15-2041 | 69,431 | 95,639 | 121,847 | 148,055 |
| Actuaries15-2011 | 69,431 | 87,631 | 105,810 | 124,010 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers11-3021 | 122,159 | 147,743 | 173,348 | 198,932 |
| Marketing Managers11-2021 | 99,216 | 126,735 | 154,253 | 181,772 |
| Sales Managers11-2022 | 81,412 | 114,650 | 147,909 | 181,148 |
| Financial Managers11-3031 | 93,580 | 124,800 | 156,042 | 187,263 |
| Architectural and Engineering Managers11-9041 | 121,223 | 140,421 | 159,620 | 178,818 |
| Natural Sciences Managers11-9121 | 79,228 | 108,181 | 137,135 | 166,088 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers11-9111 | 77,460 | 101,338 | 125,196 | 149,074 |
| Accountants and Auditors13-2011 | 56,452 | 70,949 | 85,447 | 99,944 |
| Financial and Investment Analysts13-2051 | 65,832 | 80,101 | 94,391 | 108,660 |
| Financial Risk Specialists13-2054 | 73,112 | 92,082 | 111,031 | 130,000 |
| Management Analysts13-1111 | 70,429 | 90,584 | 110,740 | 130,895 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists13-1161 | 42,661 | 59,280 | 75,920 | 92,540 |
| Logisticians13-1081 | 51,834 | 63,232 | 74,652 | 86,050 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other13-1199 | 48,901 | 64,876 | 80,850 | 96,824 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers17-2061 | 91,687 | 111,280 | 130,895 | 150,488 |
| Electronics Engineers, Except Computer17-2072 | 94,183 | 108,930 | 123,677 | 138,424 |
| Electrical Engineers17-2071 | 76,960 | 92,519 | 108,098 | 123,656 |
| Mechanical Engineers17-2141 | 67,600 | 81,557 | 95,514 | 109,471 |
| Industrial Engineers17-2112 | 71,012 | 84,053 | 97,116 | 110,157 |
| Civil Engineers17-2051 | 73,154 | 91,021 | 108,888 | 126,756 |
| Engineers, All Other17-2199 | 82,264 | 101,608 | 120,973 | 140,317 |
| Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers17-2031 | 69,431 | 86,237 | 103,023 | 119,829 |
| Chemical Engineers17-2041 | 63,004 | 81,640 | 100,277 | 118,914 |
| Aerospace Engineers17-2011 | 82,743 | 103,876 | 124,988 | 146,120 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists19-1042 | 62,816 | 75,463 | 88,109 | 100,756 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other19-1029 | 56,930 | 71,365 | 85,821 | 100,256 |
| Chemists19-2031 | 59,426 | 77,959 | 96,492 | 115,024 |
| Pharmacists29-1051 | 104,208 | 119,476 | 134,743 | 150,010 |
| Physical Therapists29-1123 | 86,820 | 95,972 | 105,124 | 114,276 |
| Lawyers23-1011 | 83,388 | 116,896 | 150,384 | 183,893 |
| Graphic Designers27-1024 | 40,893 | 52,708 | 64,501 | 76,316 |
Annual salary in U.S. dollars, rounded up. Source: DOL OFLC prevailing wage data, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027, computed directly from the DOL file (methodology). Page updated 2026-10-14.
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