SOC 17-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Aerospace Engineers H-1B wage levels in St. Louis, MO-IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $165,402. Level III starts at $139,568, Level II at $113,714 and Level I at $87,880.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Aerospace Engineers in St. Louis, MO?
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 St. Louis, MO-IL wage area: Level I is $87,880 a year, Level II $113,714, Level III $139,568 and Level IV $165,402. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $165,402 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $87,880 up to $113,713 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, St. Louis, MO has the #28 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% above the median metro ($155,876). The same $113,714 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV 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 | $87,880 | $42.25 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $113,714 | $54.67 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $139,568 | $67.10 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $165,402 | $79.52 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in St. Louis, MO
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 3: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
Where a $113,714 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Missouri metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Aerospace Engineers in St. Louis, MO?
At least $165,402 a year ($79.52/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bond County, IL; Calhoun County, IL; Clinton County, IL; Jersey County, IL; Macoupin County, IL; Madison County, IL; Monroe County, IL; St. Clair County, IL; Franklin County, MO; Jefferson County, MO; Lincoln County, MO; St. Charles County, MO; St. Louis city, MO; St. Louis County, MO; Warren County, MO.
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.