SOC 15-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Data Scientists H-1B wage levels in Boise City, ID
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $128,357. Level III starts at $108,056, Level II at $87,735 and Level I at $67,434.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Data Scientists in Boise City, ID?
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 Boise City, ID wage area: Level I is $67,434 a year, Level II $87,735, Level III $108,056 and Level IV $128,357. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $128,357 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $67,434 up to $87,734 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Boise City, ID has the #60 highest Level IV wage for this job, 2% below the median metro ($131,519). The same $87,735 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Iowa City, 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 | $67,434 | $32.42 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $87,735 | $42.18 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $108,056 | $51.95 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $128,357 | $61.71 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Boise City, ID
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $87,735 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Data Scientists in Boise City, ID?
At least $128,357 a year ($61.71/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 15-2051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Ada County, ID; Boise County, ID; Canyon County, ID; Gem County, ID; Owyhee County, ID.
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.