SOC 15-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Statisticians H-1B wage levels in Gainesville, FL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $135,616. Level III starts at $111,197, Level II at $86,778 and Level I at $62,359.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Statisticians in Gainesville, FL?
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 Gainesville, FL wage area: Level I is $62,359 a year, Level II $86,778, Level III $111,197 and Level IV $135,616. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $135,616 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $62,359 up to $86,777 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Gainesville, FL has the #33 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% above the median metro ($128,004). The same $86,778 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV 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 | $62,359 | $29.98 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $86,778 | $41.72 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $111,197 | $53.46 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $135,616 | $65.20 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Gainesville, FL
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
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 $86,778 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Florida metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Statisticians in Gainesville, FL?
At least $135,616 a year ($65.20/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Alachua County, FL; Gilchrist County, FL; Levy County, FL.
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.