SOC 17-2041 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Chemical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Boise City, ID
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $145,996. Level III starts at $128,669, Level II at $111,343 and Level I at $94,016.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Chemical Engineers in Boise City, ID?
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 Boise City, ID wage area: Level I is $94,016 a year, Level II $111,343, Level III $128,669 and Level IV $145,996. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $145,996 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $94,016 up to $111,342 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Boise City, ID has the #40 highest Level IV wage for this job, 5% above the median metro ($139,527). The same $111,343 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Salt Lake City, 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 | $94,016 | $45.20 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $111,343 | $53.53 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $128,669 | $61.86 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $145,996 | $70.19 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Boise City, ID
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 $111,343 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Chemical Engineers in Boise City, ID?
At least $145,996 a year ($70.19/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2041 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Ada County, ID; Boise County, ID; Canyon County, ID; Gem County, ID; Owyhee County, ID.
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.