SOC 19-1029 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Biological Scientists, All Other H-1B wage levels in Reno, NV
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $75,026. Level III starts at $68,224, Level II at $61,423 and Level I at $54,621.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Biological Scientists, All Other in Reno, NV?
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 Biological Scientists, All Other (SOC 19-1029) in the Reno, NV wage area: Level I is $54,621 a year, Level II $61,423, Level III $68,224 and Level IV $75,026. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $75,026 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $54,621 up to $61,422 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Reno, NV has the #99 highest Level IV wage for this job, 32% below the median metro ($110,823). 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 | $54,621 | $26.26 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $61,423 | $29.53 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $68,224 | $32.80 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $75,026 | $36.07 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Reno, NV
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 Biological Scientists, All Other in Reno, NV?
At least $75,026 a year ($36.07/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 19-1029 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Lyon County, NV; Storey County, NV; Washoe County, NV.
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.