SOC 19-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Chemists H-1B wage levels in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $104,250. Level III starts at $89,399, Level II at $74,548 and Level I at $59,696.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Chemists in Grand Rapids, 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 Chemists (SOC 19-2031) in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI wage area: Level I is $59,696 a year, Level II $74,548, Level III $89,399 and Level IV $104,250. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $104,250 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $59,696 up to $74,547 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Grand Rapids, MI has the #70 highest Level IV wage for this job, 6% below the median metro ($110,428). The same $74,548 offer that is Level II here reaches Level IV in Nashville, TN. 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 | $59,696 | $28.70 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $74,548 | $35.84 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $89,399 | $42.98 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $104,250 | $50.12 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Grand Rapids, MI
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $74,548 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Michigan metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Chemists in Grand Rapids, MI?
At least $104,250 a year ($50.12/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 19-2031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Barry County, MI; Ionia County, MI; Kent County, MI; Montcalm County, MI; Ottawa 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.