SOC 15-1232 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer User Support Specialists H-1B wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $73,341. Level III starts at $62,920, Level II at $52,520 and Level I at $42,100.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer User Support Specialists 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 Computer User Support Specialists (SOC 15-1232) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX wage area: Level I is $42,100 a year, Level II $52,520, Level III $62,920 and Level IV $73,341. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $73,341 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $42,100 up to $52,519 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 #50 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $52,520 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Fayetteville, AR. 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 | $42,100 | $20.24 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $52,520 | $25.25 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $62,920 | $30.25 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $73,341 | $35.26 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Dallas, TX
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $52,520 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 Computer User Support Specialists in Dallas, TX?
At least $73,341 a year ($35.26/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1232 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.