SOC 29-1051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Pharmacists H-1B wage levels in Huntsville, AL
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $151,736. Level III starts at $136,948, Level II at $122,159 and Level I at $107,370.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Pharmacists in Huntsville, AL?
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 Huntsville, AL wage area: Level I is $107,370 a year, Level II $122,159, Level III $136,948 and Level IV $151,736. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $151,736 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $107,370 up to $122,158 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Huntsville, AL has the #62 highest Level IV wage for this job, 2% below the median metro ($154,128). The same $122,159 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 | $107,370 | $51.62 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $122,159 | $58.73 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $136,948 | $65.84 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $151,736 | $72.95 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Huntsville, AL
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $122,159 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other Alabama metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Pharmacists in Huntsville, AL?
At least $151,736 a year ($72.95/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 29-1051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Limestone County, AL; Madison County, AL.
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.