SOC 17-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Civil Engineers H-1B wage levels in Colorado Springs, CO
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $123,365. Level III starts at $105,831, Level II at $88,317 and Level I at $70,783.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Civil Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO?
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 Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051) in the Colorado Springs, CO wage area: Level I is $70,783 a year, Level II $88,317, Level III $105,831 and Level IV $123,365. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $123,365 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $70,783 up to $88,316 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Colorado Springs, CO has the #48 highest Level IV wage for this job, 1% above the median metro ($121,909). 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 | $70,783 | $34.03 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $88,317 | $42.46 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $105,831 | $50.88 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $123,365 | $59.31 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Colorado Springs, CO
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Civil Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO?
At least $123,365 a year ($59.31/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
El Paso County, CO; Teller County, CO.
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.