SOC 17-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Aerospace Engineers H-1B wage levels in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $164,383. Level III starts at $142,231, Level II at $120,058 and Level I at $97,906.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Aerospace Engineers in Dallas, TX?
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 Aerospace Engineers (SOC 17-2011) in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX wage area: Level I is $97,906 a year, Level II $120,058, Level III $142,231 and Level IV $164,383. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $164,383 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $97,906 up to $120,057 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Dallas, TX has the #32 highest Level IV wage for this job, 5% above the median metro ($155,876). The same $120,058 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Milwaukee, WI. 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 | $97,906 | $47.07 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $120,058 | $57.72 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $142,231 | $68.38 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $164,383 | $79.03 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Dallas, TX
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $120,058 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Texas metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Aerospace Engineers in Dallas, TX?
At least $164,383 a year ($79.03/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Collin County, TX; Dallas County, TX; Denton County, TX; Ellis County, TX; Hunt County, TX; Johnson County, TX; Kaufman County, TX; Parker County, TX; Rockwall County, TX; Tarrant County, TX; Wise County, TX.
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.