SOC 17-2011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Aerospace Engineers H-1B wage levels in Syracuse, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $147,181. Level III starts at $115,544, Level II at $83,908 and Level I at $52,271.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Aerospace Engineers in Syracuse, NY?
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 Syracuse, NY wage area: Level I is $52,271 a year, Level II $83,908, Level III $115,544 and Level IV $147,181. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $147,181 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $52,271 up to $83,907 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Syracuse, NY has the #66 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% below the median metro ($155,876). 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 | $52,271 | $25.13 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $83,908 | $40.34 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $115,544 | $55.55 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $147,181 | $70.76 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Syracuse, NY
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: 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.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Aerospace Engineers in Syracuse, NY?
At least $147,181 a year ($70.76/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Madison County, NY; Onondaga County, NY; Oswego County, NY.
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.