Prevailing Wage for Construction and Related Workers, All Other
Prevailing wages for Construction and Related Workers, All Other (SOC 47-4099) are set by the Department of Labor using regional Occupational Employment Survey data. DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels, and the floor for each level varies significantly by worksite city. Sponsored candidates should confirm their offer clears the correct level before an LCA is filed.
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Level 1 covers entry-level workers performing routine construction-related tasks under close supervision. Typically no prior specialized experience is expected. Employers filing at this level are indicating the role involves limited independent judgment and follows established procedures throughout.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation. It applies to workers with some practical experience who perform standard tasks with moderate supervision. The employee exercises judgment on routine matters but still operates within defined guidelines set by senior staff.
Level 3 applies to experienced workers who handle a full range of tasks with minimal supervision. They may informally guide junior colleagues, adapt to non-routine site conditions, and apply specialized knowledge gained through several years of hands-on construction-related work.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent workers who operate with significant autonomy, lead project components, and apply comprehensive technical knowledge. Employers filing at this level typically document that the role carries site-level decision-making authority or functions in a lead capacity.
Prevailing Wage for Construction and Related Workers, All Other 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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Watch for title aliasing in construction filings
Generic titles like site coordinator or field specialist are sometimes filed under broader SOC codes instead of 47-4099, which can mean a different prevailing wage floor applies. Confirm the LCA lists SOC 47-4099 explicitly so you can verify the correct wage level.
Account for metropolitan wage gaps before relocating
The prevailing wage floor in San Francisco or Seattle is nearly double what employers in Augusta or Tampa are required to pay at the same level. If relocation is on the table, verify the city-specific prevailing wage before comparing offers across regions.
Verify signing bonuses do not count toward the floor
DOL prevailing wage compliance is assessed against base wages, not one-time payments. A signing bonus included in an offer letter does not satisfy the annual wage requirement, and an offer structured this way may fall below the required floor for your level.
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Construction and related worker sponsorships are concentrated among a small set of contractors and specialty firms. Migrate Mate shows which employers have historically sponsored this occupation so you can focus applications on companies with a verified track record of filing.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Construction and Related Workers, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metropolitan area, DOL identifies the wage distribution for SOC 47-4099 and sets the four level thresholds based on percentile benchmarks within that regional dataset. Employers must certify their offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level on the Labor Condition Application before USCIS can approve a petition.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL defines four levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close oversight; Level 2 reflects qualified workers handling standard tasks; Level 3 covers experienced workers operating with independence; Level 4 applies to fully competent lead-scope roles. The level your employer selects must match the actual duties and responsibilities in the LCA job description, not just your years of experience in a different role.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much city to city?
DOL sets wages using regional OES survey data, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions rather than a single national rate. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, and the prevailing wage for that specific metro area applies regardless of where the employer is headquartered. OFLC maintains area-specific wage tables because construction labor markets in high-cost metros differ substantially from lower-cost regions, producing wide variation across locations even within the same occupation.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the DOL prevailing wage for the worksite location and wage level. If the LCA is filed with a wage that does not meet the floor, OFLC will not certify it, and USCIS cannot approve the petition. For existing sponsored employees, DOL enforcement can require back-wage payments if audits find actual wages dropped below the certified amount during employment.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 47-4099 by metropolitan area and wage level. You can also review the O*NET occupation profile for additional context on the role scope. To identify employers who have sponsored this occupation in a specific market, Migrate Mate shows historical sponsorship counts by employer so you can see which companies have actively filed for construction and related workers in the locations you are targeting.
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