SOC 11-2021 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Marketing Managers H-1B wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $197,309. Level III starts at $163,800, Level II at $130,292 and Level I at $96,783.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Marketing Managers in Dallas, TX?
For the 2026–27 wage year (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027), the U.S. Department of Labor sets four H-1B prevailing wage levels for Marketing Managers (SOC 11-2021) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX wage area: Level I is $96,783 a year, Level II $130,292, Level III $163,800 and Level IV $197,309. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $197,309 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $96,783 up to $130,291 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Dallas, TX has the #38 highest Level IV wage for this job, 4% above the median metro ($189,634). The same $130,292 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Omaha, NE. These figures apply to the FY 2028 registration in March 2027.
| Wage level | Annual salary at least | Hourly | Lottery entries | DHS projected odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I | $96,783 | $46.53 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $130,292 | $62.64 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $163,800 | $78.75 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $197,309 | $94.86 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Dallas, TX
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $130,292 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Texas metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Marketing Managers in Dallas, TX?
At least $197,309 a year ($94.86/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 11-2021 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Collin County, TX; Dallas County, TX; Denton County, TX; Ellis County, TX; Hunt County, TX; Johnson County, TX; Kaufman County, TX; Parker County, TX; Rockwall County, TX; Tarrant County, TX; Wise County, TX.
Do these numbers apply to the March 2027 registration?
Yes. The FY 2028 registration in March 2027 uses the wage year in effect then, July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027.
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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.