SOC 17-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Syracuse, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $110,157. Level III starts at $99,092, Level II at $88,026 and Level I at $76,960.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Bioengineers and Biomedical 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 Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers (SOC 17-2031) in the Syracuse, NY wage area: Level I is $76,960 a year, Level II $88,026, Level III $99,092 and Level IV $110,157. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $110,157 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $76,960 up to $88,025 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 #84 highest Level IV wage for this job, 14% below the median metro ($128,586). The same $88,026 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Fayetteville, AR. 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 | $76,960 | $37.00 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $88,026 | $42.32 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $99,092 | $47.64 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $110,157 | $52.96 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
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.
Where a $88,026 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other New York metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Bioengineers and Biomedical Engineers in Syracuse, NY?
At least $110,157 a year ($52.96/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2031 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.