SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Akron, OH
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $183,165. Level III starts at $146,911, Level II at $110,636 and Level I at $74,381.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Akron, OH?
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 Lawyers (SOC 23-1011) in the Akron, OH wage area: Level I is $74,381 a year, Level II $110,636, Level III $146,911 and Level IV $183,165. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $183,165 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $74,381 up to $110,635 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Akron, OH has the #73 highest Level IV wage for this job, 8% below the median metro ($199,493). 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 | $74,381 | $35.76 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $110,636 | $53.19 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $146,911 | $70.63 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $183,165 | $88.06 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Akron, OH
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 Lawyers in Akron, OH?
At least $183,165 a year ($88.06/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Portage County, OH; Summit County, OH.
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.