Prevailing Wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
The prevailing wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers (SOC 49-2092) is set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data. Whether your offer lists you as an Electric Motor Mechanic, an Electric Motor Repairman, or a Power Tool Repair Technician, DOL assigns four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts considerably depending on the worksite city.
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Level 1 covers entry-level workers performing routine tasks under close supervision. Candidates typically have limited hands-on experience with motor repair or power tool servicing and follow established procedures with minimal independent judgment.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers. Workers at this level handle standard repair and maintenance tasks with moderate supervision and bring two or more years of relevant occupational experience.
Level 3 applies to experienced technicians who work independently on complex motor or power tool repairs, often troubleshooting non-routine problems. They may guide junior staff and are expected to exercise significant judgment on the job.
Level 4 covers fully competent senior repairers or lead technicians responsible for the most complex assignments. They typically set standards, direct workflow, and may oversee a repair team or specialize in high-voltage motor systems.
Prevailing Wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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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Watch how employers title motor repair roles
Job postings for this occupation appear under titles like Electric Motor Winder, Electro Mechanic, and Maintenance Technician. Each title can attract a different SOC code on the LCA, so confirm your employer files under SOC 49-2092 to capture the correct prevailing wage floor.
Account for Chicago and San Francisco wage gaps
The L1 prevailing wage in Chicago and San Francisco runs well above the national entry-level median. If your offer is at or near the national floor, a worksite in either metro almost certainly puts the employer out of compliance without a wage adjustment.
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Verify that shop-floor differentials count toward the wage
Shift premiums and tool allowances paid to motor repairers are sometimes structured as non-discretionary bonuses. Only wages guaranteed in the employment terms count toward the DOL prevailing wage floor; one-time signing bonuses and discretionary payments do not satisfy the requirement.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-2092.00 alongside Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Electric Motor Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electric Motor Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electric Motor Mechanic positions fall under SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Electric Motor Repairman Prevailing Wage
Electric Motor Repairman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Electric Motor Repairman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Electric Motor Winder Prevailing Wage
Electric Motor Winder Prevailing Wage
Electric Motor Winder is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Electro Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electro Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electro Mechanic positions fall under SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Maintenance Technician Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Maintenance Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Power Tool Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Power Tool Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Power Tool Repair Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Service Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Tool Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Tool Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Tool Repair Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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.
Tool Technician Prevailing Wage
Tool Technician Prevailing Wage
Tool Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2092.00 (Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related 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 Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metro area, BLS samples actual wages paid to workers in SOC 49-2092 and reports percentile breakpoints. DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification then maps those percentiles to four wage levels used on Labor Condition Applications and PERM applications. The resulting figures are updated annually.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate independence; Level 3 is experienced with significant autonomy; Level 4 is fully competent or lead scope. Your level is determined by the job duties in the LCA, not your personal resume. Review the position description your employer filed with OFLC and match the supervision, complexity, and leadership duties to the level definitions. If the duties described are senior but the wage filed is Level 1 or 2, that is a red flag worth raising before you sign.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much from city to city?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using regional OES survey data, so the floor reflects what employers in each metro actually pay. Dense industrial markets like Chicago and San Francisco have higher concentrations of unionized and large-employer repair shops, which pushes surveyed wages up. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not where the employer is headquartered. A candidate taking a position in San Juan, Puerto Rico faces a much lower floor than one in Denver, even for the same job title.
What happens if a sponsored job offer is below the prevailing wage?
For H-1B and E-3 visa holders, the employer is legally required to pay at least the higher of the prevailing wage or the actual wage paid to similarly situated workers. USCIS can deny or revoke the petition if the LCA wage is below the DOL floor. For PERM-based green card cases, OFLC will reject a labor certification where the offered wage falls short. The employer bears the compliance obligation, but you are the one whose status is at risk if the petition fails.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool on the DOL website to look up SOC 49-2092 for any metro area. Enter the occupation code and the worksite zip code or metro area to retrieve the four-level wage figures. Cross-reference with recent LCA disclosure data published by OFLC to see what wages comparable employers have certified. Migrate Mate lists open positions with employer sponsorship history, which gives you a market reference point when comparing an offer against the prevailing wage you found in OFLC Wage Search.
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