SOC 11-2022 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Sales Managers H-1B wage levels in Albuquerque, NM
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $152,984. Level III starts at $126,714, Level II at $100,444 and Level I at $74,173.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Sales Managers in Albuquerque, NM?
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 Sales Managers (SOC 11-2022) in the Albuquerque, NM wage area: Level I is $74,173 a year, Level II $100,444, Level III $126,714 and Level IV $152,984. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $152,984 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $74,173 up to $100,443 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Albuquerque, NM has the #97 highest Level IV wage for this job, 19% below the median metro ($189,156). 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 | $74,173 | $35.66 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $100,444 | $48.29 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $126,714 | $60.92 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $152,984 | $73.55 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Albuquerque, NM
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Sales Managers in Albuquerque, NM?
At least $152,984 a year ($73.55/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 11-2022 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bernalillo County, NM; Sandoval County, NM; Torrance County, NM; Valencia County, NM.
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.