SOC 15-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Data Scientists H-1B wage levels in Albuquerque, NM
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $114,629. Level III starts at $96,991, Level II at $79,332 and Level I at $61,693.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Data Scientists in Albuquerque, NM?
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 Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051) in the Albuquerque, NM wage area: Level I is $61,693 a year, Level II $79,332, Level III $96,991 and Level IV $114,629. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $114,629 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $61,693 up to $79,331 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Albuquerque, NM has the #86 highest Level IV wage for this job, 13% below the median metro ($131,519). 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 | $61,693 | $29.66 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $79,332 | $38.14 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $96,991 | $46.63 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $114,629 | $55.11 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Albuquerque, NM
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Data Scientists in Albuquerque, NM?
At least $114,629 a year ($55.11/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bernalillo County, NM; Sandoval County, NM; Torrance County, NM; Valencia County, NM.
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.