Prevailing Wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
Prevailing wage for Control Technician roles in the U.S. is set by the DOL under SOC 49-2094, covering professionals including E and I Mechanics and Electrical Maintenance Technicians. DOL establishes four experience-based wage levels, and the floor for each level shifts significantly depending on the worksite city.
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Entry-level Control Technicians with limited hands-on experience, typically working under direct supervision on routine repair and testing tasks. Usually recent graduates or candidates transitioning into industrial electronics. DOL treats this as the starting point for sponsored workers with minimal independent scope.
The most common filing level for this occupation. Qualified technicians with one to three years of relevant experience who can work with some independence on standard industrial controls and instrumentation tasks. Most LCA filings for Control Technicians land here.
Experienced E and I Mechanics who handle complex troubleshooting, lead minor projects, or train junior staff. Typically three to five or more years in commercial or industrial settings, with demonstrable expertise across multiple equipment types and minimal supervisory oversight required.
Fully competent senior technicians or lead E and I Mechanics setting technical standards, directing teams, or managing site-wide instrumentation programs. Employers filing at Level 4 must document senior scope; understating seniority to file at a lower level creates compliance risk.
Prevailing Wage for Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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 misclassification across SOC codes
Employers sometimes file Control Technician or Electronic Technician roles under broader maintenance SOCs, which carry different prevailing wages. Confirm the LCA lists SOC 49-2094 specifically, not a general mechanic or engineering technician code that may set a lower floor.
Verify your worksite city before accepting an offer
The prevailing wage for this occupation swings sharply by location. Seattle and northern California metros pay significantly more than Florida or Texas markets. The LCA must list your actual worksite, not corporate headquarters, so a field-assignment role has a different floor than office-based work.
Exclude signing bonuses from your wage compliance check
DOL requires the prevailing wage to be met through base salary alone for LCA purposes. Signing bonuses, tool allowances, and shift differentials do not count toward the floor. Industrial employers sometimes structure offers with these components, so confirm the base rate clears the level independently.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-2094.00 alongside Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Control Technician Prevailing Wage
Control Technician Prevailing Wage
Control Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic) Prevailing Wage
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrument Mechanic) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic) Prevailing Wage
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic) Prevailing Wage
E and I Mechanic (Electrical and Instrumentation Mechanic) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech) Prevailing Wage
Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech) Prevailing Wage
Electrical and Instrument Technician (E and I Tech) positions fall under SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
Electrical Maintenance Technician Prevailing Wage
Electrical Maintenance Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Electrical Maintenance Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Electronic Technician Prevailing Wage
Electronic Technician Prevailing Wage
Electronic Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician) Prevailing Wage
I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician) Prevailing Wage
I and C Tech (Instrument and Control Technician) positions fall under SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech) Prevailing Wage
Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Instrument and Electrical Technician (I and E Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment). 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 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
Scale Technician Prevailing Wage
Scale Technician Prevailing Wage
Scale Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2094.00 (Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Control Technician roles?
DOL derives prevailing wages from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 49-2094, BLS collects wage data from employers across hundreds of metro areas and the DOL uses those figures to establish four wage levels. Employers must certify on the LCA 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 my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level work under close supervision. Level 2 reflects qualified technicians working with some independence, and it is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 applies to experienced workers handling complex tasks or leading others. Level 4 covers fully competent senior or lead roles. Your level is determined by the actual job duties, supervision required, and complexity of the work, not just your years of experience.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Control Technician role differ so much by city?
DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional OES surveys, so local employer pay practices drive each metro's figure. Areas with dense industrial infrastructure or high labor demand, such as northern California and Seattle, produce higher survey wages. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, meaning the wage floor is set by where you physically work, not where the employer is headquartered. This is enforced at the OFLC Wage Search level.
What happens if my job offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
USCIS and DOL will not approve an LCA or H-1B petition where the offered wage is below the prevailing wage floor. If a certified LCA is later audited and found noncompliant, the employer can face back-wage liability, debarment from future sponsorship, and OFLC penalties. For the worker, an underpaid offer means the petition will be denied or revoked. The floor is a hard minimum, not a target.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location for this occupation?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 49-2094 by metro area. Select the area matching your worksite and review all four wage levels. Cross-check against the LCA your employer files, which must list the same location and wage level. For finding employers with a history of sponsoring Electronic Technician and Control Technician roles, Migrate Mate filters listings by role and location and shows each employer's past sponsorship activity.
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