SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Lincoln, NE
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $139,215. Level III starts at $116,564, Level II at $93,892 and Level I at $71,240.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Lincoln, NE?
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 Lincoln, NE wage area: Level I is $71,240 a year, Level II $93,892, Level III $116,564 and Level IV $139,215. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $139,215 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $71,240 up to $93,891 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Lincoln, NE has the #100 highest Level IV wage for this job, 30% 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 | $71,240 | $34.25 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $93,892 | $45.14 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $116,564 | $56.04 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $139,215 | $66.93 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Lincoln, NE
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 Lincoln, NE?
At least $139,215 a year ($66.93/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Lancaster County, NE; Seward County, NE.
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.