Prevailing Wage for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers
Prevailing wage for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers (SOC 51-2023) is set by DOL across four experience levels, so the floor an employer must meet depends on the role's seniority and the worksite city. Whether your offer is for an Electrical Assembler, Electronic Assembler, or Electromechanical Assembler position, the required minimum varies significantly by metro area.
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Entry-level assemblers with limited or no prior experience in electromechanical assembly, working under close supervision on routine tasks. Employers typically file at Level 1 for new-hire positions requiring only basic familiarity with assembly tools and processes.
Qualified assemblers with one to three years of hands-on experience handling standard electromechanical components and subassemblies. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, covering technicians who work with moderate supervision on defined assembly procedures.
Experienced assemblers who handle complex or specialized electromechanical systems, troubleshoot assembly defects, and may train junior staff. DOL expects three or more years of directly relevant experience and the ability to work independently on non-routine assemblies.
Fully competent senior assemblers or lead technicians responsible for the most complex equipment, quality oversight, or team coordination. Level 4 reflects top-of-range expertise, including work on precision mechanisms such as gyroscopes, servomechanisms, or custom actuators.
Prevailing Wage for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers 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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Verify the SOC code matches your actual duties
Titles like Electronic Technician or Assembler are sometimes filed under adjacent SOC codes covering electrical or general production workers, which carry different prevailing wage floors. Confirm your LCA cites SOC 51-2023 if your duties center on electromechanical device assembly.
Watch how production bonuses affect the wage floor
Shift-differential pay, tool allowances, and production bonuses common in electromechanical assembly shops often cannot count toward the prevailing wage under DOL rules. Verify your base hourly rate alone clears the Level 2 or Level 3 floor before accepting an offer.
Compare Seattle and San Francisco against lower-paying metros
Wages for this role span a wide range: top metros like Seattle and San Francisco post significantly higher floors than markets such as El Paso or San Juan. If your employer has multiple plants, confirm the LCA lists the actual worksite city, not corporate headquarters.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 51-2023.00 alongside Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Assembler Prevailing Wage
Assembler Prevailing Wage
Assembler positions fall under SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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 Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electrical Assembler Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Electrical Assembler for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Electromechanical Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electromechanical Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electromechanical Assembler is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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.
Electronic Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electronic Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electronic Assembler positions fall under SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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 Technician Prevailing Wage
Electronic Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Electronic Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Electronics Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electronics Assembler Prevailing Wage
Electronics Assembler is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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.
Mechanical Assembler Prevailing Wage
Mechanical Assembler Prevailing Wage
Mechanical Assembler positions fall under SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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.
Production Associate Prevailing Wage
Production Associate Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Production Associate for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Wiring Technician Prevailing Wage
Wiring Technician Prevailing Wage
Wiring Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 51-2023.00 (Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers). 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 Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan areas. For SOC 51-2023, OFLC converts those area wage distributions into four level thresholds. Employers sponsoring a worker for H-1B, E-3, or PERM must certify on the Labor Condition Application 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 with minimal prior experience. Level 2 reflects qualified technicians handling standard assembly tasks, and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 applies to experienced assemblers working independently on complex systems. Level 4 covers senior or lead roles. Your employer selects the level based on the duties, supervision, and complexity described in the LCA, not your years of experience alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role differ so much from city to city?
OFLC derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage distribution for SOC 51-2023. Markets with high concentrations of aerospace, defense, or precision manufacturing employers, such as Seattle or the San Francisco Bay Area, push local survey wages upward. Lower-cost manufacturing centers produce lower survey results. DOL rules require the LCA to list the actual worksite address, so the wage floor follows the plant location, not where the company is headquartered.
What happens if a sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage floor?
An employer cannot file a certified LCA, and without a certified LCA, USCIS will deny the H-1B or E-3 petition. For PERM-based green card cases, DOL will reject the application. If the deficiency is discovered after certification, DOL's Wage and Hour Division can require back-pay and bar the employer from future sponsorship. The prevailing wage is a hard minimum floor, not a starting negotiation point.
How can I find and verify the prevailing wage for Electromechanical Equipment Assemblers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up the current four-level wage table for SOC 51-2023 by metropolitan area or county. Enter the worksite zip code or metro name, select the occupation, and the tool returns the Level 1 through Level 4 annual and hourly figures OFLC uses for LCA certification. Migrate Mate also shows which employers have sponsored this role in specific metros, helping you identify where active hiring is happening before you apply.
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