SOC 29-1123 · DOL wage year 2026–27 · FY 2028 lottery
Physical Therapists H-1B wage levels in Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
For the maximum 4 lottery entries, the offered salary must be at least $113,652. Level III starts at $100,319, Level II at $87,007 and Level I at $73,674.
What is the H-1B prevailing wage for Physical Therapists in Harrisburg, PA?
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 Physical Therapists (SOC 29-1123) in the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA wage area: Level I is $73,674 a year, Level II $87,007, Level III $100,319 and Level IV $113,652. Under the weighted H-1B lottery, a registration is entered once per wage level, so an offer of $113,652 or more gets four entries, while an offer from $73,674 up to $87,006 gets one. DHS projects selection odds of about 15%, 31%, 46% and 61% for Levels I to IV. Among 100 major H-1B metros, Harrisburg, PA has the #51 highest Level IV wage for this job. 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 | $73,674 | $35.42 | 1 | 15.29% |
| Level II | $87,007 | $41.83 | 2 | 30.58% |
| Level III | $100,319 | $48.23 | 3 | 45.87% |
| Level IV | $113,652 | $54.64 | 4 | 61.16% |
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Where each level starts in Harrisburg, PA
Thresholds here sit at the major-metro median.
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Frequently asked
What salary gets 4 H-1B lottery entries for Physical Therapists in Harrisburg, PA?
At least $113,652 a year ($54.64/hour), the DOL OEWS Level IV wage for SOC 29-1123 in this area for 2026–27.
Which counties does this wage area cover?
Cumberland County, PA; Dauphin County, PA; Perry County, PA.
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.