SOC 15-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Actuaries H-1B wage levels in Iowa City, IA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $144,893. Level III starts at $125,695, Level II at $106,496 and Level I at $87,298.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Actuaries in Iowa City, IA?
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 Actuaries (SOC 15-2011) in the Iowa City, IA wage area: Level I is $87,298 a year, Level II $106,496, Level III $125,695 and Level IV $144,893. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $144,893 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $87,298 up to $106,495 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Iowa City, IA has the #75 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% below the median metro ($154,253). The same $106,496 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Houston, TX. 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 | $87,298 | $41.97 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $106,496 | $51.20 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $125,695 | $60.43 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $144,893 | $69.66 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Iowa City, IA
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 $106,496 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Iowa metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Actuaries in Iowa City, IA?
At least $144,893 a year ($69.66/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Johnson County, IA; Washington County, IA.
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.