SOC 19-2031 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Chemists H-1B wage levels in Tucson, AZ
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $110,428. Level III starts at $92,519, Level II at $74,610 and Level I at $56,701.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Chemists 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 Chemists (SOC 19-2031) in the Tucson, AZ wage area: Level I is $56,701 a year, Level II $74,610, Level III $92,519 and Level IV $110,428. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $110,428 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $56,701 up to $74,609 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 #51 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $74,610 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 | $56,701 | $27.26 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $74,610 | $35.87 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $92,519 | $44.48 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $110,428 | $53.09 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Tucson, AZ
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
DOL marks this wage with GeoLvl 2: there were too few local survey responses, so the levels are borrowed from a wider geography. They are still the official numbers for this area.
Where a $74,610 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 Chemists in Tucson, AZ?
At least $110,428 a year ($53.09/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 19-2031 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.