SOC 17-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Aerospace Engineers H-1B wage levels in Omaha, NE-IA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $191,048. Level III starts at $172,536, Level II at $154,004 and Level I at $135,492.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Aerospace Engineers in Omaha, NE?
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 Omaha, NE-IA wage area: Level I is $135,492 a year, Level II $154,004, Level III $172,536 and Level IV $191,048. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $191,048 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $135,492 up to $154,003 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Omaha, NE has the #7 highest Level IV wage for this job, 23% above the median metro ($155,876). The same $154,004 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in New York, NY. 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 | $135,492 | $65.14 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $154,004 | $74.04 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $172,536 | $82.95 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $191,048 | $91.85 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Omaha, NE
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $154,004 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Nebraska metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Aerospace Engineers in Omaha, NE?
At least $191,048 a year ($91.85/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Harrison County, IA; Mills County, IA; Pottawattamie County, IA; Cass County, NE; Douglas County, NE; Sarpy County, NE; Saunders County, NE; Washington County, NE.
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.