SOC 15-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Statisticians H-1B wage levels in Cleveland, OH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $101,671. Level III starts at $86,549, Level II at $71,448 and Level I at $56,327.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Statisticians in Cleveland, OH?
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 Cleveland, OH wage area: Level I is $56,327 a year, Level II $71,448, Level III $86,549 and Level IV $101,671. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $101,671 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $56,327 up to $71,447 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Cleveland, OH has the #86 highest Level IV wage for this job, 21% below the median metro ($128,004). The same $71,448 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 | $56,327 | $27.08 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $71,448 | $34.35 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $86,549 | $41.61 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $101,671 | $48.88 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Cleveland, OH
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $71,448 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Ohio metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Statisticians in Cleveland, OH?
At least $101,671 a year ($48.88/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Ashtabula County, OH; Cuyahoga County, OH; Geauga County, OH; Lake County, OH; Lorain County, OH; Medina County, OH.
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.