Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health H1B Salary in Sacramento, CA
SOC 19-2041.00· Last updated from DOL OFLC Disclosure Data · FY2026
The median H1B base salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA is $106,692, based on 51 disclosure filings to the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data (FY2026) · About
Median H1B Wage
$106,692
Total H1B Filings
51
Wage Range
$72,636 – $148,803
Prevailing Wage Premium
At prevailing wage
Filings at prevailing wage
54%
Share of H-1B filings offering exactly the DOL prevailing wage.
Top H1B Employers in Sacramento
| # | Employer | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | california air resources board | 44 |
| 2 | california energy commission | 2 |
| 3 | cdm smith | 2 |
H-1B Prevailing-Wage Level Mix
- Level I (entry)3.9%(2)
- Level II3.8%(2)
- Level III15.4%(8)
- Level IV (expert)3.8%(2)
- Unknown73.1%(38)
OEWS prevailing-wage levels claimed on the filings (Level I entry → Level IV expert); filing-level counts. Wage level affects lottery odds →
FY2027 Lottery Entry Weighting
Under the FY2027 weighted H-1B selection, a cap-subject registration earns pool entries equal to its OEWS wage level — Level IV gets 4×the entries of Level I. More entries mean proportionally better odds, but the actual odds also depend on the national applicant pool, which is unknown until the draw runs — so this card shows the entry weighting, not a chance of being selected.
2.71 entries
Average lottery entries per registration for this role and area under FY2027 weighting (1 = entry-level, 4 = highest).
- Level I (entry)1×14.3% of filings (2)
- Level II2×14.3% of filings (2)
- Level III3×57.1% of filings (8)
- Level IV (expert)4×14.3% of filings (2)
71.4% of level-tagged filings here are Level III–IV (3–4 entries each). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit no matter how many employers register them, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
FY2027 DHS weighted selection · OEWS wage levels · entry weighting only, not a guarantee of selection.
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Entry weighting reflects 13 level-tagged filings in this metro's lottery pool (6-digit SOC × metro — a wider universe than this page's filing count). The draw stays beneficiary-centric: one person is one unit, and if the same beneficiary is registered at different wage levels, the lowest level sets the weight.
Official DOL OFLC prevailing wage levels, 2025–26 wage year (BLS May 2024 OEWS).
DOL has proposed raising the Level I–IV wage thresholds (rulemaking pending, 2026); the breakpoints shown reflect current OEWS levels.
Rules as of July 25, 2026; effective for FY2027 (DHS weighted selection, eff. Feb 27 2026); subject to ongoing litigation.
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA — H-1B wage summary (FY2021–2026)
As of FY2026, Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041.00) in Sacramento, CA has 51 H-1B LCA filings on record with a median annual wage of $106,692, representing a 0.0% premium at the DOL prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area. The top employers were california air resources board, california energy commission, and cdm smith. Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC Disclosure Data, aggregated and analyzed by VisaSalaries Research. https://visasalaries.com/about
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median H1B salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento?
The median H1B base salary for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA is $106,692, based on 51 labor condition application (LCA) filings disclosed by the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
How many H1B applications are filed for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento?
There are 51 H1B LCA filings on record for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health (SOC 19-2041.00) in Sacramento, CA with the U.S. Department of Labor through FY2026.
What is the H1B salary range for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento?
Disclosed H1B annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA range from $72,636 to $148,803, based on DOL OFLC filings through FY2026.
How do Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health H1B wages in Sacramento compare to the prevailing wage?
The median H1B wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA is at the U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage for this occupation in this metro area.
Which employers file the most H1B applications for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento?
The top H1B sponsors for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health in Sacramento, CA are california air resources board, california energy commission, and cdm smith. Source: DOL OFLC Disclosure Data.
What SOC code is Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health?
Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health is classified under SOC code 19-2041.00 in the U.S. Department of Labor Standard Occupational Classification system.
Where does this Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health salary data for Sacramento come from?
All figures are aggregated from U.S. Department of Labor OFLC disclosure filings (H-1B LCA records) for worksites in Sacramento, CA by VisaSalaries and updated quarterly. See our data overview at https://visasalaries.com/about for details.