SOC 29-1051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Pharmacists H-1B wage levels in Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $148,180. Level III starts at $133,848, Level II at $119,496 and Level I at $105,165.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Pharmacists in Hartford, CT?
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 Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051) in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT wage area: Level I is $105,165 a year, Level II $119,496, Level III $133,848 and Level IV $148,180. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $148,180 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $105,165 up to $119,495 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Hartford, CT has the #85 highest Level IV wage for this job, 4% below the median metro ($154,128). The same $119,496 offer that is Level II here reaches Level III in Lafayette, IN. 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 | $105,165 | $50.56 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $119,496 | $57.45 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $133,848 | $64.35 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $148,180 | $71.24 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Hartford, CT
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $119,496 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Connecticut metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Pharmacists in Hartford, CT?
At least $148,180 a year ($71.24/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 29-1051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Capitol Planning Region, CT; Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT.
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.