SOC 17-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Aerospace Engineers H-1B wage levels in Reno, NV
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $140,380. Level III starts at $118,373, Level II at $96,388 and Level I at $74,381.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Aerospace Engineers in Reno, NV?
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 Reno, NV wage area: Level I is $74,381 a year, Level II $96,388, Level III $118,373 and Level IV $140,380. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $140,380 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $74,381 up to $96,387 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Reno, NV has the #77 highest Level IV wage for this job, 10% below the median metro ($155,876). The same $96,388 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Boise City, ID. 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 | $74,381 | $35.76 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $96,388 | $46.34 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $118,373 | $56.91 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $140,380 | $67.49 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Reno, NV
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $96,388 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Nevada metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Aerospace Engineers in Reno, NV?
At least $140,380 a year ($67.49/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Lyon County, NV; Storey County, NV; Washoe County, NV.
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.
Aerospace Engineers wages in all 530 areas · All occupations in Reno, NV
Learn more: How to legitimately raise your wage level · Lottery level vs. LCA level · FY 2028 registration
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.