SOC 15-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Operations Research Analysts H-1B wage levels in El Paso, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $100,506. Level III starts at $86,341, Level II at $72,156 and Level I at $57,991.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Operations Research Analysts in El Paso, 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 Operations Research Analysts (SOC 15-2031) in the El Paso, TX wage area: Level I is $57,991 a year, Level II $72,156, Level III $86,341 and Level IV $100,506. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $100,506 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $57,991 up to $72,155 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, El Paso, TX has the #76 highest Level IV wage for this job, 10% below the median metro ($111,967). The same $72,156 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 | $57,991 | $27.88 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $72,156 | $34.69 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $86,341 | $41.51 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $100,506 | $48.32 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in El Paso, TX
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $72,156 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 Operations Research Analysts in El Paso, TX?
At least $100,506 a year ($48.32/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
El Paso County, TX; Hudspeth 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.