SOC 17-2071 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Electrical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Rochester, NY
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $132,164. Level III starts at $115,648, Level II at $99,154 and Level I at $82,639.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Electrical Engineers in Rochester, NY?
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 Rochester, NY wage area: Level I is $82,639 a year, Level II $99,154, Level III $115,648 and Level IV $132,164. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $132,164 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $82,639 up to $99,153 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Rochester, NY has the #58 highest Level IV wage for this job, 2% below the median metro ($134,431). The same $99,154 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III 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 | $82,639 | $39.73 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $99,154 | $47.67 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $115,648 | $55.60 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $132,164 | $63.54 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Rochester, NY
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $99,154 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other New York metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Electrical Engineers in Rochester, NY?
At least $132,164 a year ($63.54/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2071 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Livingston County, NY; Monroe County, NY; Ontario County, NY; Orleans County, NY; Wayne County, NY.
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.