SOC 17-2071 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Electrical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Lansing-East Lansing, MI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $107,765. Level III starts at $93,392, Level II at $78,999 and Level I at $64,626.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Electrical Engineers in Lansing, MI?
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 Electrical Engineers (SOC 17-2071) in the Lansing-East Lansing, MI wage area: Level I is $64,626 a year, Level II $78,999, Level III $93,392 and Level IV $107,765. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $107,765 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $64,626 up to $78,998 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Lansing, MI has the #99 highest Level IV wage for this job, 20% below the median metro ($134,431). 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 | $64,626 | $31.07 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $78,999 | $37.98 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $93,392 | $44.90 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $107,765 | $51.81 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Lansing, MI
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Electrical Engineers in Lansing, MI?
At least $107,765 a year ($51.81/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2071 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Clinton County, MI; Eaton County, MI; Ingham County, MI.
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.