SOC 15-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Operations Research Analysts H-1B wage levels in Ann Arbor, MI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $103,813. Level III starts at $90,584, Level II at $77,335 and Level I at $64,106.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Operations Research Analysts in Ann Arbor, 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 Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031) in the Ann Arbor, MI wage area: Level I is $64,106 a year, Level II $77,335, Level III $90,584 and Level IV $103,813. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $103,813 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $64,106 up to $77,334 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Ann Arbor, MI has the #71 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% below the median metro ($111,967). The same $77,335 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 | $64,106 | $30.82 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $77,335 | $37.18 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $90,584 | $43.55 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $103,813 | $49.91 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Ann Arbor, MI
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $77,335 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Michigan metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Operations Research Analysts in Ann Arbor, MI?
At least $103,813 a year ($49.91/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Washtenaw 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.