SOC 27-1024 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Graphic Designers H-1B wage levels in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $71,178. Level III starts at $59,280, Level II at $47,383 and Level I at $35,485.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Graphic Designers in Houston, TX?
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 Graphic Designers (SOC 27-1024) in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX wage area: Level I is $35,485 a year, Level II $47,383, Level III $59,280 and Level IV $71,178. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $71,178 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $35,485 up to $47,382 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Houston, TX has the #72 highest Level IV wage for this job, 7% below the median metro ($76,690). 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 | $35,485 | $17.06 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $47,383 | $22.78 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $59,280 | $28.50 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $71,178 | $34.22 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Houston, TX
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 Graphic Designers in Houston, TX?
At least $71,178 a year ($34.22/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 27-1024 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Austin County, TX; Brazoria County, TX; Chambers County, TX; Fort Bend County, TX; Galveston County, TX; Harris County, TX; Liberty County, TX; Montgomery County, TX; San Jacinto County, TX; Waller County, TX.
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.