SOC 29-1051 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Pharmacists H-1B wage levels in Raleigh-Cary, NC
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $149,324. Level III starts at $135,138, Level II at $120,932 and Level I at $106,746.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Pharmacists in Raleigh, NC?
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 Raleigh-Cary, NC wage area: Level I is $106,746 a year, Level II $120,932, Level III $135,138 and Level IV $149,324. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $149,324 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $106,746 up to $120,931 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Raleigh, NC has the #79 highest Level IV wage for this job, 3% below the median metro ($154,128). The same $120,932 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 | $106,746 | $51.32 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $120,932 | $58.14 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $135,138 | $64.97 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $149,324 | $71.79 | 4 | 61.16% |
Salary ladder
Where each level starts in Raleigh, NC
Thresholds here are below the major-metro median, so a given salary earns more entries than in pricier metros.
Where a $120,932 offer lands
That's Level II here. For the same job, it reaches a higher level in these major metros.
Other North Carolina metros
Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Pharmacists in Raleigh, NC?
At least $149,324 a year ($71.79/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 29-1051 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Franklin County, NC; Johnston County, NC; Wake County, NC.
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.