SOC 17-2051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Civil Engineers H-1B wage levels in Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $128,586. Level III starts at $109,221, Level II at $89,877 and Level I at $70,512.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Civil Engineers in Greenville, SC?
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 Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC wage area: Level I is $70,512 a year, Level II $89,877, Level III $109,221 and Level IV $128,586. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $128,586 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $70,512 up to $89,876 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Greenville, SC has the #26 highest Level IV wage for this job, 5% above the median metro ($121,909). The same $89,877 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in El Paso, TX. 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 | $70,512 | $33.90 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $89,877 | $43.21 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $109,221 | $52.51 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $128,586 | $61.82 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Greenville, SC
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $89,877 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other South Carolina metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Civil Engineers in Greenville, SC?
At least $128,586 a year ($61.82/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Anderson County, SC; Greenville County, SC; Laurens County, SC; Pickens County, SC.
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.