SOC 23-1011 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Lawyers H-1B wage levels in Tulsa, OK
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $164,632. Level III starts at $129,709, Level II at $94,786 and Level I at $59,863.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Lawyers in Tulsa, OK?
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 Tulsa, OK wage area: Level I is $59,863 a year, Level II $94,786, Level III $129,709 and Level IV $164,632. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $164,632 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $59,863 up to $94,785 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Tulsa, OK has the #91 highest Level IV wage for this job, 17% 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 | $59,863 | $28.78 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $94,786 | $45.57 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $129,709 | $62.36 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $164,632 | $79.15 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Tulsa, OK
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 Tulsa, OK?
At least $164,632 a year ($79.15/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 23-1011 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Creek County, OK; Okmulgee County, OK; Osage County, OK; Pawnee County, OK; Rogers County, OK; Tulsa County, OK; Wagoner County, OK.
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.