SOC 15-1221 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer and Information Research Scientists H-1B wage levels in Tulsa, OK
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $110,677. Level III starts at $98,280, Level II at $85,904 and Level I at $73,508.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tulsa, OK?
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 Tulsa, OK wage area: Level I is $73,508 a year, Level II $85,904, Level III $98,280 and Level IV $110,677. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $110,677 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $73,508 up to $85,903 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Tulsa, OK has the #96 highest Level IV wage for this job, 31% below the median metro ($160,535). The same $85,904 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Lansing, MI. 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 | $73,508 | $35.34 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $85,904 | $41.30 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $98,280 | $47.25 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $110,677 | $53.21 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Tulsa, OK
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
Where a $85,904 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Oklahoma metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer and Information Research Scientists in Tulsa, OK?
At least $110,677 a year ($53.21/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1221 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Creek County, OK; Okmulgee County, OK; Osage County, OK; Pawnee County, OK; Rogers County, OK; Tulsa County, OK; Wagoner County, OK.
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.