Prevailing Wage for Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other
For international candidates pursuing H-1B, E-3, or green card sponsorship in entertainment and venue settings, the DOL sets a prevailing wage floor for Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other under SOC 39-3099. Four experience levels each carry a different floor, and the applicable wage shifts considerably depending on the city where the work takes place.
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Level 1 covers entry-level attendants with limited experience, typically performing routine tasks under close supervision. Workers new to venue or entertainment support roles with no specialized background generally fall here. DOL expects minimal independent judgment at this tier.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other. It applies to qualified workers with some practical experience who handle assigned duties with moderate supervision and have developed basic competency in entertainment or venue operations.
Level 3 applies to experienced workers who perform complex tasks with significant independence. Attendants at this level typically have several years in entertainment support settings and may informally guide newer staff, though they do not hold formal supervisory titles.
Level 4 covers fully competent workers demonstrating senior-level expertise in entertainment attendant functions. These individuals operate with substantial autonomy, handle non-routine situations without guidance, and may carry lead or coordination responsibilities within a venue or entertainment program.
Prevailing Wage for Entertainment Attendants 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 mismatches in venue filings
Employers sometimes file LCAs under adjacent SOC codes such as Ushers or Locker Room Attendants rather than SOC 39-3099. If your offer letter uses a generic title, confirm the actual SOC code on the certified LCA to ensure the correct prevailing wage floor applies.
Factor in metro concentration when comparing offers
Entertainment industry hubs like New York and Las Vegas show significantly higher prevailing wages for this occupation than smaller markets. An offer in a high-density entertainment metro carries a higher floor, so comparing offers across cities requires checking the worksite-specific wage, not the national median.
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Clarify how shift differentials count toward compliance
Entertainment attendant roles often include evening, weekend, or holiday shift premiums. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base wages, and shift differentials may not offset a base rate that falls below the certified LCA level. Confirm base pay specifically when evaluating an offer.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other?
DOL calculates the prevailing wage for this occupation using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metropolitan area, OFLC derives four wage levels from the regional wage distribution for SOC 39-3099. The resulting figures represent the minimum an employer must certify on an LCA before sponsoring a worker in this role.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level workers under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified workers with practical experience handling standard duties independently. Level 3 is for experienced workers performing complex tasks with minimal oversight. Level 4 is for fully competent, senior-level workers. Your level should reflect your actual duties and experience, not just your job title. Review the certified LCA for the level your employer selected.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much from city to city?
OFLC bases each metro's wage on regional OES survey results, which capture local labor market conditions. Entertainment attendant wages in New York or Las Vegas reflect the higher cost of labor and denser employer competition in those markets. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, so a role in a lower-wage market like Knoxville carries a lower floor than the same title in San Jose.
What happens if an employer's offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot file or certify an LCA at a wage below the DOL prevailing wage for the relevant level and worksite. If the offered salary is below the floor, OFLC will not certify the LCA, blocking the sponsorship process. For existing sponsored workers, paying below the certified wage can trigger back-pay liability and jeopardize the employer's ability to sponsor future petitions. USCIS also reviews wage compliance during H-1B adjudication.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers, All Other in a specific U.S. city?
You can look up the current DOL wage for this occupation by metro area using the OFLC Wage Search tool. Search by SOC code 39-3099 and select the relevant metropolitan area to see all four level wages. Migrate Mate can help identify which employers have actively sponsored this occupation, giving you a starting point for evaluating whether a specific employer is likely to meet the prevailing wage requirement in your target city.
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