SOC 19-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Chemists H-1B wage levels in Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $96,429. Level III starts at $80,663, Level II at $64,876 and Level I at $49,109.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Chemists in Tampa, FL?
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 Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL wage area: Level I is $49,109 a year, Level II $64,876, Level III $80,663 and Level IV $96,429. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $96,429 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $49,109 up to $64,875 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Tampa, FL has the #81 highest Level IV wage for this job, 13% below the median metro ($110,428). The same $64,876 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III 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 | $49,109 | $23.61 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $64,876 | $31.19 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $80,663 | $38.78 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $96,429 | $46.36 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Tampa, FL
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $64,876 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Florida metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Chemists in Tampa, FL?
At least $96,429 a year ($46.36/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 19-2031 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Hernando County, FL; Hillsborough County, FL; Pasco County, FL; Pinellas County, FL.
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.