SOC 15-1221 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B wage levels in Albuquerque, NM
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $210,684. Level III starts at $183,186, Level II at $155,668 and Level I at $128,170.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists 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 Computer and Information Research Scientists (SOC 15-1221) in the Albuquerque, NM wage area: Level I is $128,170 a year, Level II $155,668, Level III $183,186 and Level IV $210,684. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $210,684 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $128,170 up to $155,667 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 #13 highest Level IV wage for this job, 31% above the median metro ($160,535). The same $155,668 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Philadelphia, PA. 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 | $128,170 | $61.62 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $155,668 | $74.84 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $183,186 | $88.07 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $210,684 | $101.29 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Albuquerque, NM
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $155,668 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Albuquerque, NM?
At least $210,684 a year ($101.29/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1221 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.