SOC 17-2061 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Computer Hardware Engineers H-1B wage levels in Lincoln, NE
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $151,466. Level III starts at $136,740, Level II at $121,992 and Level I at $107,266.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Computer Hardware Engineers in Lincoln, NE?
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 Computer Hardware Engineers (SOC 17-2061) in the Lincoln, NE wage area: Level I is $107,266 a year, Level II $121,992, Level III $136,740 and Level IV $151,466. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $151,466 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $107,266 up to $121,991 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Lincoln, NE has the #58 highest Level IV wage for this job, 5% below the median metro ($160,119). The same $121,992 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Madison, WI. 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 | $107,266 | $51.57 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $121,992 | $58.65 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $136,740 | $65.74 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $151,466 | $72.82 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Lincoln, NE
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 $121,992 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Nebraska metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Computer Hardware Engineers in Lincoln, NE?
At least $151,466 a year ($72.82/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2061 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Lancaster County, NE; Seward County, NE.
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.