SOC 13-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Financial and Investment Analysts H-1B wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $137,010. Level III starts at $114,213, Level II at $91,437 and Level I at $68,640.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Financial and Investment Analysts 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 Financial and Investment Analysts (SOC 13-2051) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX wage area: Level I is $68,640 a year, Level II $91,437, Level III $114,213 and Level IV $137,010. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $137,010 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $68,640 up to $91,436 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 #24 highest Level IV wage for this job, 13% above the median metro ($121,452). The same $91,437 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Indianapolis, IN. 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 | $68,640 | $33.00 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $91,437 | $43.96 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $114,213 | $54.91 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $137,010 | $65.87 | 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 $91,437 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 Financial and Investment Analysts in Dallas, TX?
At least $137,010 a year ($65.87/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 13-2051 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.