SOC 17-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Champaign-Urbana, IL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $111,260. Level III starts at $90,376, Level II at $69,472 and Level I at $48,589.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Champaign, IL?
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 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031) in the Champaign-Urbana, IL wage area: Level I is $48,589 a year, Level II $69,472, Level III $90,376 and Level IV $111,260. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $111,260 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $48,589 up to $69,471 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Champaign, IL has the #80 highest Level IV wage for this job, 13% below the median metro ($128,586). 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 | $48,589 | $23.36 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $69,472 | $33.40 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $90,376 | $43.45 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $111,260 | $53.49 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Champaign, IL
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 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.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Champaign, IL?
At least $111,260 a year ($53.49/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Champaign County, IL; Ford County, IL; Piatt County, IL.
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.