SOC 29-1051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Pharmacists H-1B wage levels in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $140,213. Level III starts at $124,197, Level II at $108,160 and Level I at $92,144.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Pharmacists in Providence, RI?
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 Providence-Warwick, RI-MA wage area: Level I is $92,144 a year, Level II $108,160, Level III $124,197 and Level IV $140,213. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $140,213 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $92,144 up to $108,159 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Providence, RI has the #99 highest Level IV wage for this job, 9% below the median metro ($154,128). The same $108,160 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 | $92,144 | $44.30 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $108,160 | $52.00 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $124,197 | $59.71 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $140,213 | $67.41 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Providence, RI
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $108,160 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Pharmacists in Providence, RI?
At least $140,213 a year ($67.41/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 29-1051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Bristol County, MA; Bristol County, RI; Kent County, RI; Newport County, RI; Providence County, RI; Washington County, RI.
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.
Pharmacists wages in all 530 areas · All occupations in Providence-Warwick, RI-MA
Learn more: How to legitimately raise your wage level · Lottery level vs. LCA level · FY 2028 registration
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.