SOC 15-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Statisticians H-1B wage levels in Syracuse, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $177,404. Level III starts at $146,120, Level II at $114,837 and Level I at $83,554.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Statisticians in Syracuse, NY?
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 Syracuse, NY wage area: Level I is $83,554 a year, Level II $114,837, Level III $146,120 and Level IV $177,404. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $177,404 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $83,554 up to $114,836 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Syracuse, NY has the #4 highest Level IV wage for this job, 39% above the median metro ($128,004). The same $114,837 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Columbus, OH. 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 | $83,554 | $40.17 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $114,837 | $55.21 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $146,120 | $70.25 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $177,404 | $85.29 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Syracuse, NY
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 3: 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 $114,837 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other New York metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Statisticians in Syracuse, NY?
At least $177,404 a year ($85.29/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Madison County, NY; Onondaga County, NY; Oswego County, NY.
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.