SOC 17-2141 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Mechanical Engineers H-1B wage levels in Tucson, AZ
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $124,301. Level III starts at $109,596, Level II at $94,890 and Level I at $80,184.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Mechanical Engineers in Tucson, AZ?
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 Mechanical Engineers (SOC 17-2141) in the Tucson, AZ wage area: Level I is $80,184 a year, Level II $94,890, Level III $109,596 and Level IV $124,301. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $124,301 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $80,184 up to $94,889 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Tucson, AZ has the #53 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $94,890 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 | $80,184 | $38.55 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $94,890 | $45.62 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $109,596 | $52.69 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $124,301 | $59.76 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Tucson, AZ
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $94,890 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Arizona metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Mechanical Engineers in Tucson, AZ?
At least $124,301 a year ($59.76/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 17-2141 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Pima County, AZ.
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.