SOC 15-1242 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Database Administrators H-1B wage levels in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $111,197. Level III starts at $92,893, Level II at $74,568 and Level I at $56,264.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Database Administrators in Lansing, MI?
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 Lansing-East Lansing, MI wage area: Level I is $56,264 a year, Level II $74,568, Level III $92,893 and Level IV $111,197. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $111,197 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $56,264 up to $74,567 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Lansing, MI has the #86 highest Level IV wage for this job, 11% below the median metro ($124,967). 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 | $56,264 | $27.05 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $74,568 | $35.85 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $92,893 | $44.66 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $111,197 | $53.46 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Lansing, MI
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Database Administrators in Lansing, MI?
At least $111,197 a year ($53.46/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-1242 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Clinton County, MI; Eaton County, MI; Ingham County, MI.
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.