Prevailing Wage for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers
Prevailing wage floors for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers (SOC 49-9061) are set by the DOL using regional wage surveys, so a Camera Repair Technician working in New York faces a different floor than a Photo Equipment Technician in Nashville. DOL publishes four experience levels, and the correct level determines the minimum wage an employer must certify on the LCA.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Camera Repair Technicians with limited hands-on experience, typically performing routine cleaning, basic adjustments, and straightforward repairs under direct supervision. Workers at this level follow established procedures and have minimal independent decision-making responsibility.
Level 2 applies to qualified technicians with moderate experience who perform a full range of camera and photographic equipment repairs with some independence. This is the most common filing level for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, reflecting mid-career professionals handling standard diagnostic and repair workflows.
Level 3 covers experienced repairers who handle complex or specialized equipment, troubleshoot non-standard faults, and may train junior technicians. Workers at this level exercise significant independent judgment and are typically trusted with high-value commercial or motion picture camera systems.
Level 4 represents fully competent senior technicians or lead repairers who set technical standards, oversee repair operations, or serve as the primary expert for specialized equipment lines. These professionals operate with full autonomy and may supervise other repair staff.
Prevailing Wage for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers by OES area
Each shape is a DOL OES area, the unit prevailing wage is published for.
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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Match your title to the correct SOC code
Job titles like Camera Technician or Photo Technologist sometimes get filed under general equipment repair SOC codes rather than 49-9061, which can set a different prevailing wage floor. Confirm your employer is using SOC 49-9061 on the LCA before signing an offer.
Watch the wage gap between Washington DC and Nashville
For this occupation, the L1 floor in Washington DC runs noticeably higher than in Nashville or Atlanta. If you're weighing competing offers in different cities, the worksite address on the LCA determines which metro floor applies, not your employer's headquarters location.
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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer roles rarely appear on general job boards with sponsorship details. Migrate Mate shows which employers have historically sponsored this specific occupation, letting you focus outreach on companies with a documented H-1B or green card filing record for the role.
Exclude signing bonuses from your wage floor check
DOL prevailing wage compliance is calculated on base salary only. Signing bonuses, equipment stipends, or one-time payments do not count toward meeting the LCA wage floor for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, so verify the base salary figure independently.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-9061.00 alongside Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Camera Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Camera Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Camera Repair Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Camera Repairman Prevailing Wage
Camera Repairman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Camera Repairman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Camera Technician Prevailing Wage
Camera Technician Prevailing Wage
Camera Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Photo Equipment Technician Prevailing Wage
Photo Equipment Technician Prevailing Wage
Photo Equipment Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Photo Technologist Prevailing Wage
Photo Technologist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Photo Technologist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Photographic Equipment Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Photographic Equipment Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Photographic Equipment Repair Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Photographic Equipment Technician Prevailing Wage
Photographic Equipment Technician Prevailing Wage
Photographic Equipment Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Photographic Technician (Photo Tech) Prevailing Wage
Photographic Technician (Photo Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Photographic Technician (Photo Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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.
Repairman Prevailing Wage
Repairman Prevailing Wage
Repairman positions fall under SOC 49-9061.00 (Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers). 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 Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics through regional employer surveys. For SOC 49-9061, DOL publishes four wage levels based on experience and job complexity. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the specific worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify which applies to my role?
Level 1 is entry-level with direct supervision and routine tasks. Level 2 is qualified and represents mid-career independent work, which is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 is experienced with complex diagnostics and some supervisory duties. Level 4 is fully competent senior or lead scope. Your level should reflect actual job duties and experience, not just your job title, and OFLC guidance instructs employers to select the level that matches the position description.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?
DOL conducts separate regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys in each metropolitan area, so wage floors reflect local labor market conditions. For Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers, the density of film production, broadcast, and commercial photography employers in a metro drives higher survey wages. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, so the floor is locked to the city where you physically work, regardless of where the employer is headquartered.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
If the offered wage is below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite, the employer cannot certify a valid LCA, which blocks H-1B or PERM filing. USCIS will not approve a petition built on an uncertified or deficient LCA. The employer must either raise the offered wage to meet the floor or reclassify the role to a lower experience level that the actual duties support.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers in a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC code 49-9061, select the relevant metropolitan statistical area, and review the published wage for each level. OFLC updates these figures annually. You can also check O*NET for the occupation profile, which links back to DOL wage data. For finding employers who have historically sponsored this role, Migrate Mate filters visa-sponsored listings by occupation and location.
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