SOC 17-2071 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Electrical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Oklahoma City, OK
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $148,471. Level III starts at $125,965, Level II at $103,439 and Level I at $80,933.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Electrical Engineers in Oklahoma City, OK?
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 Oklahoma City, OK wage area: Level I is $80,933 a year, Level II $103,439, Level III $125,965 and Level IV $148,471. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $148,471 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $80,933 up to $103,438 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Oklahoma City, OK has the #26 highest Level IV wage for this job, 10% above the median metro ($134,431). The same $103,439 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Fayetteville, AR. 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 | $80,933 | $38.91 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $103,439 | $49.73 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $125,965 | $60.56 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $148,471 | $71.38 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Oklahoma City, OK
Thresholds here are above the major-metro median, so you need a bigger salary for the same number of entries.
Where a $103,439 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Oklahoma metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Electrical Engineers in Oklahoma City, OK?
At least $148,471 a year ($71.38/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2071 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Canadian County, OK; Cleveland County, OK; Grady County, OK; Lincoln County, OK; Logan County, OK; McClain County, OK; Oklahoma County, OK.
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.