Oregon H-1B Wage Level Breakdown 2026
Most certified H-1B petitions in Oregon are filed at Level III (Experienced)(36.3% of 17,660 filings). Because the 2026 wage-weighted lottery gives higher DOL prevailing wage levels more entries in the selection pool (Level IV = 4, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1), where your employer files directly shapes your selection odds.
Wage Level Distribution & 2026 Lottery Entry Weight
| DOL Wage Level | Share of Filings | Median Wage | 25th–75th | 2026 Lottery Entries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 10.2% | $80K | $69K–$103K | 1× |
| Level II (Qualified) | 35.7% | $96K | $85K–$112K | 2× |
| Level III (Experienced) | 36.3% | $119K | $103K–$133K | 3× |
| Level IV (Expert) | 17.8% | $155K | $134K–$183K | 4× |
Distribution across 17,660 certified LCA filings with a Oregon worksite (DOL FY2022–2026). Entry-weight column reflects the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026 (Level IV = 4 entries, III = 3, II = 2, I = 1 in the registration pool). USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level, so none are stated here.
Oregon Employers Filing at Level III–IV
These Oregon employers most often file petitions at the higher prevailing wage levels — the tiers with the strongest selection odds under the 2026 wage-weighted lottery.
| Employer | Level | Filings | Median Wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nike Inc. | Level IV | 853 | $165K |
| Intel Corporation | Level IV | 298 | $163K |
| Microsoft Corporation | Level III | 146 | $166K |
| IBM Corporation | Level III | 122 | $113K |
| Accenture LLP | Level III | 100 | $110K |
| NVIDIA Corporation | Level IV | 87 | $178K |
| Nike USA Inc. | Level IV | 78 | $166K |
| Cognizant Technology Solutions US Corp | Level IV | 67 | $134K |
Ranked by Level III–IV filing volume in Oregon. Linked employers have a full sponsorship profile.
What DOL Wage Levels Mean
Every H-1B Labor Condition Application is filed at one of four DOL prevailing wage levels, set by the role's required experience and the OES survey for the occupation and location:
- Level I (Entry): roughly the 17th percentile wage — new graduates and early-career hires.
- Level II (Qualified): ~34th percentile — some experience, the most common H-1B level.
- Level III (Experienced): ~50th percentile — independent, senior-leaning roles.
- Level IV (Expert): ~67th percentile and up — lead, principal, and managerial roles.
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Wage-level distribution aggregated from DOL LCA disclosure files (FY2022–2026), filtered to certified petitions with wages between $30K and $1M. Based on 17,660 certified filings with a Oregon worksite and a reported DOL prevailing wage level. Lottery entry-weight figures reflect the DHS wage-weighted selection rule effective February 27, 2026; USCIS has not published official aggregate selection-rate percentages by wage level.