SOC 17-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Chemical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Bloomington, IN
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $123,178. Level III starts at $114,920, Level II at $106,642 and Level I at $98,384.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Chemical Engineers in Bloomington, IN?
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 Chemical Engineers (SOC 17-2041) in the Bloomington, IN wage area: Level I is $98,384 a year, Level II $106,642, Level III $114,920 and Level IV $123,178. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $123,178 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $98,384 up to $106,641 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Bloomington, IN has the #85 highest Level IV wage for this job, 12% below the median metro ($139,527). The same $106,642 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Provo, UT. 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 | $98,384 | $47.30 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $106,642 | $51.27 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $114,920 | $55.25 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $123,178 | $59.22 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Bloomington, IN
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.
Where a $106,642 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Indiana metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Chemical Engineers in Bloomington, IN?
At least $123,178 a year ($59.22/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Monroe County, IN; Owen County, IN.
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.
Chemical Engineers wages in all 530 areas · All occupations in Bloomington, IN
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.