SOC 13-1161 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists H-1B wage levels in Omaha, NE-IA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $78,104. Level III starts at $66,602, Level II at $55,079 and Level I at $43,576.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Omaha, NE?
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 Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists (SOC 13-1161) in the Omaha, NE-IA wage area: Level I is $43,576 a year, Level II $55,079, Level III $66,602 and Level IV $78,104. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $78,104 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $43,576 up to $55,078 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Omaha, NE has the #98 highest Level IV wage for this job, 20% below the median metro ($97,781). 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 | $43,576 | $20.95 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $55,079 | $26.48 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $66,602 | $32.02 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $78,104 | $37.55 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Omaha, NE
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists in Omaha, NE?
At least $78,104 a year ($37.55/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 13-1161 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Harrison County, IA; Mills County, IA; Pottawattamie County, IA; Cass County, NE; Douglas County, NE; Sarpy County, NE; Saunders County, NE; Washington County, NE.
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.