SOC 15-1242 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Database Administrators H-1B wage levels in Jacksonville, FL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $137,156. Level III starts at $113,340, Level II at $89,503 and Level I at $65,687.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Database Administrators in Jacksonville, FL?
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 Database Administrators (SOC 15-1242) in the Jacksonville, FL wage area: Level I is $65,687 a year, Level II $89,503, Level III $113,340 and Level IV $137,156. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $137,156 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $65,687 up to $89,502 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Jacksonville, FL has the #23 highest Level IV wage for this job, 10% above the median metro ($124,967). The same $89,503 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 | $65,687 | $31.58 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $89,503 | $43.03 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $113,340 | $54.49 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $137,156 | $65.94 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Jacksonville, FL
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $89,503 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Florida metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Database Administrators in Jacksonville, FL?
At least $137,156 a year ($65.94/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1242 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Baker County, FL; Clay County, FL; Duval County, FL; Nassau County, FL; St. Johns County, FL.
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.