Prevailing Wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators
Prevailing wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators is set by DOL under SOC 23-1022.00 and applies to H-1B visa, H-1B1 visa, E-3 visa, H-2B visa, and PERM sponsorship. Whether your offer letter calls the role an Arbiter, a Mediator, or an Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator), the same four experience-based wage levels apply, and the floor shifts significantly by city.
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Entry-level filing. Applies to candidates new to dispute resolution practice, typically with limited independent caseload experience and close supervision. Most common for recent graduates or practitioners transitioning into formal ADR roles for the first time.
Qualified-level filing, and the most common level employers use for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators. Covers practitioners handling cases with moderate independence, established procedural knowledge, and some specialization in a particular dispute category such as labor, family, or commercial matters.
Experienced-level filing. Applies to practitioners managing complex, high-stakes cases independently, often with a developed specialization and a track record of successful resolutions. May involve mentoring junior staff or leading a practice area within an organization.
Fully competent, senior-level filing. Reserved for recognized experts who set program strategy, handle the most complex arbitration or mediation matters, and may hold oversight responsibility for an ADR program, panel, or department.
Prevailing wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators by OES area
Each area on the map is a DOL OES wage zone. Click any location to see the prevailing wage floor for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators at each level.
What’s an OES area?
The Department of Labor publishes prevailing wages for geographic zones called OES areas. Every U.S. county belongs to exactly one, and the wage floor applies across the whole area. A worker in Oakland gets the San Francisco metro wage, not a separate Oakland wage.
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Confirm your title maps to SOC 23-1022.00
Titles like Divorce Mediator, Federal Mediator, and Family Mediator all fall under SOC 23-1022.00. If an employer files your LCA under a legal or HR support SOC instead, the prevailing wage floor changes and may not reflect actual ADR market rates.
Watch the wage gap between Texas and California metros
The prevailing wage floor for this occupation in San Jose or Sacramento runs roughly double the floor in Dallas or Austin at the same experience level. If you are evaluating competing offers, the city on the LCA worksite line matters as much as the title.
Account for case-load fees excluded from LCA wage calculations
Some ADR employers structure compensation with per-case or per-session fees on top of base salary. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against the guaranteed base wage on the LCA, not total projected earnings, so confirm your base alone clears the floor.
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Prevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 23-1022.00 alongside Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator) Prevailing Wage
Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator) Prevailing Wage
Alternative Dispute Resolution Coordinator (ADR Coordinator) positions fall under SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Arbiter Prevailing Wage
Arbiter Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Arbiter for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Arbitrator Prevailing Wage
Arbitrator Prevailing Wage
Arbitrator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Divorce Mediator Prevailing Wage
Divorce Mediator Prevailing Wage
Divorce Mediator positions fall under SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Family Mediator Prevailing Wage
Family Mediator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Family Mediator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Federal Mediator Prevailing Wage
Federal Mediator Prevailing Wage
Federal Mediator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Labor Arbitrator Prevailing Wage
Labor Arbitrator Prevailing Wage
Labor Arbitrator positions fall under SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Labor Mediator Prevailing Wage
Labor Mediator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Labor Mediator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Mediator Prevailing Wage
Mediator Prevailing Wage
Mediator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). All roles in this SOC share the same prevailing wage tiers. The level an employer files at depends on what the role requires, not which title is used.
Public Employment Mediator Prevailing Wage
Public Employment Mediator Prevailing Wage
Public Employment Mediator positions fall under SOC 23-1022.00 (Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators). DOL OFLC publishes one four-tier prevailing wage schedule for the entire classification; employers filing H-1B, E-3, or PERM petitions for this title use the levels below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to establish four wage levels for SOC 23-1022.00 in each surveyed metro area. OFLC publishes these figures in its prevailing wage database. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level practitioners under close supervision, Level 2 to qualified practitioners with established independence, Level 3 to experienced specialists handling complex matters, and Level 4 to fully competent senior professionals setting program direction. The level on your LCA should reflect the actual duties and supervision structure of the role, not just your years of experience. A mismatch is a common RFE trigger.
Why does the prevailing wage for this occupation vary so much by city?
OFLC derives prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, which capture local labor market conditions. Markets with high concentrations of government agencies, law firms, and corporate legal departments, such as San Jose and Albany, produce higher survey wages. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro rate applies, not where the employer is headquartered, so a remote role assigned to a low-cost worksite will use that city's lower floor.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
USCIS will not approve an H-1B or other sponsored petition if the LCA wage is below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite and level. If the offer falls short, the employer must either raise the salary before filing or reclassify the role to a different level. Accepting a below-floor offer does not waive the requirement, and USCIS officers cross-check the certified LCA wage against the petition.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current DOL wage for SOC 23-1022.00 in any surveyed metro area. Select the occupation code, choose your state and metropolitan area, and review all four levels. You can also check O*NET for occupational details that help confirm the correct SOC classification. Migrate Mate lists employers with a documented history of sponsoring this occupation, giving you a practical starting point for identifying where sponsored ADR roles are actually being filled.
