SOC 27-1024 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Graphic Designers H-1B wage levels in Madison, WI
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $76,378. Level III starts at $66,519, Level II at $56,680 and Level I at $46,821.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Graphic Designers in Madison, WI?
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 Madison, WI wage area: Level I is $46,821 a year, Level II $56,680, Level III $66,519 and Level IV $76,378. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $76,378 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $46,821 up to $56,679 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Madison, WI has the #53 highest Level IV wage for this job. The same $56,680 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 | $46,821 | $22.51 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $56,680 | $27.25 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $66,519 | $31.98 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $76,378 | $36.72 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Madison, WI
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
Where a $56,680 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Wisconsin metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Graphic Designers in Madison, WI?
At least $76,378 a year ($36.72/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 27-1024 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Columbia County, WI; Dane County, WI; Green County, WI; Iowa County, WI.
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.