Prevailing Wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Prevailing wage floors for Critical Systems Technicians working in transportation electronics vary significantly depending on experience level and work location. DOL sets four wage levels, from entry-level Electronic Bench Technicians through fully competent Locomotive Electricians and Power Technicians, and the floor for each level shifts city by city based on regional labor market data.
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Level 1 covers entry-level technicians with limited experience performing routine installation or repair tasks under close supervision. Workers at this level typically hold a trade certificate or associate degree and are still developing independent diagnostic skills on transportation electronics systems.
Level 2 applies to qualified technicians with hands-on experience installing and maintaining mobile communication, navigation, or surveillance systems with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation, reflecting the journeyman-level competency most employers expect at hire.
Level 3 covers experienced technicians who work independently across a range of transportation electronics systems, including sonar, security, and communications equipment. Workers at this level often take on complex fault diagnosis and may informally guide junior colleagues on technical procedures.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior technicians or leads who set technical standards, handle the most complex transportation electronics installations, and may oversee a team. These workers typically have extensive multi-system experience and operate with full autonomy.
Prevailing Wage for Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment 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 mismatches on your LCA
Job titles like Avionics Technician or Marine Electronics Specialist sometimes get filed under different SOC codes, potentially missing the SOC 49-2093 wage floor. Confirm your employer's LCA lists SOC 49-2093 before your visa is filed.
Factor out signing bonuses from your base
Some transportation electronics employers structure offers with a large signing bonus to inflate apparent compensation. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against the guaranteed annual wage, not one-time payments, so verify your base salary clears the floor independently.
Prioritize West Coast metros for higher wage floors
Seattle, San Francisco, and San Jose carry wage floors for this occupation well above the national median at every level. If you have flexibility on location, these markets offer the strongest starting point for negotiation relative to the prevailing wage floor.
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Migrate Mate lists sponsoring employers with historical visa counts, so you can see which companies have actually filed for Critical Systems Technicians and Electronic Bench Technicians, rather than contacting employers with no sponsorship track record.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-2093.00 alongside Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Critical Systems Technician Prevailing Wage
Critical Systems Technician Prevailing Wage
Critical Systems Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). 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.
Electronic Bench Technician Prevailing Wage
Electronic Bench Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Electronic Bench Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Electronics Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electronics Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Electronics Mechanic is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). 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.
Locomotive Electrician Prevailing Wage
Locomotive Electrician Prevailing Wage
Locomotive Electrician positions fall under SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). 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.
Power Technician (Power Tech) Prevailing Wage
Power Technician (Power Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Power Technician (Power Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Ship Yard Electrical Person Prevailing Wage
Ship Yard Electrical Person Prevailing Wage
Ship Yard Electrical Person is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2093.00 (Electrical and Electronics Installers and Repairers, Transportation Equipment). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Critical Systems Technicians?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 49-2093, OFLC maps those survey results to four experience levels. Employers filing an LCA must select a wage that meets or exceeds the published floor for the relevant level and worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision, Level 2 is qualified with moderate supervision, Level 3 is experienced with substantial independence, and Level 4 is fully competent with senior or lead scope. DOL assigns levels based on supervision received, complexity of tasks, and judgment required. Your level should reflect the actual duties in the job description, not just the title or years of experience alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much by city?
OFLC derives metro-level wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, which capture local labor market conditions. A worksite in Seattle reflects Pacific Northwest demand for transportation electronics workers, while a worksite in Tampa reflects a lower-cost regional market. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage floor applies, so where you physically work matters as much as the job title.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA with a wage below the DOL prevailing wage floor. If the offered salary falls short, OFLC will not certify the LCA, and USCIS cannot approve the H-1B or other work visa petition that depends on it. The employer must either raise the offered wage to meet the floor or the sponsorship process cannot proceed.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for this role at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, select SOC code 49-2093, choose the relevant metropolitan area, and select the appropriate wage level. That result is the official DOL floor your employer must meet on the LCA. You can also check the O*NET occupation profile for additional context on this role. For finding employers with a history of sponsoring this occupation, Migrate Mate filters by role and location to show which companies have active sponsorship records.
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