SOC 15-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Statisticians H-1B wage levels in Champaign-Urbana, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $99,341. Level III starts at $89,024, Level II at $78,687 and Level I at $68,370.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Statisticians in Champaign, IL?
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 Statisticians (SOC 15-2041) in the Champaign-Urbana, IL wage area: Level I is $68,370 a year, Level II $78,687, Level III $89,024 and Level IV $99,341. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $99,341 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $68,370 up to $78,686 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Champaign, IL has the #87 highest Level IV wage for this job, 22% below the median metro ($128,004). The same $78,687 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Des Moines, IA. 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 | $68,370 | $32.87 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $78,687 | $37.83 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $89,024 | $42.80 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $99,341 | $47.76 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Champaign, IL
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 $78,687 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Illinois metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Statisticians in Champaign, IL?
At least $99,341 a year ($47.76/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Champaign County, IL; Ford County, IL; Piatt County, IL.
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.