Prevailing Wage for Farm and Home Management Educators
Prevailing wage for Farm and Home Management Educators is set by DOL under SOC 25-9021 and applies to H-1B, E-3, and green card sponsorship. Whether your title is 4-H Youth Development Educator, Agricultural Extension Educator, or 4-H Youth Development Specialist, DOL assigns four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts considerably depending on the worksite city.
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Entry-level practitioners with limited experience, typically recent graduates beginning their first extension or outreach role. Work is closely supervised, assignments are routine, and independent program development is not yet expected. Most candidates at this stage hold a relevant bachelor's degree.
Qualified educators with some independent program delivery experience. This is the most common filing level for Farm and Home Management Educators, reflecting roles where staff manage their own caseloads, advise farm families, and develop localized outreach materials with moderate supervision.
Experienced educators who design and lead multi-county or regional programs, mentor junior staff, and apply research findings to complex agricultural or home management challenges. Candidates at this level typically bring several years of demonstrated extension or adult education practice.
Fully competent senior educators in lead or specialist roles. Responsibilities include statewide program direction, policy input, and advanced curriculum development. These professionals operate with broad autonomy and are recognized as subject-matter authorities within their institution or agency.
Prevailing Wage for Farm and Home Management Educators 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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Confirm your worksite county before accepting
Extension educators are often assigned to specific counties or districts rather than a central office. The LCA worksite address must reflect the actual county served; a neighboring county can carry a meaningfully different prevailing wage under DOL's regional OES data.
Watch for L1 filings on program-lead roles
Cooperative extension systems sometimes post 4-H Youth Development Specialist positions with program leadership duties but file the LCA at Level 1. If your offer involves designing curriculum or managing volunteers independently, the role may warrant Level 2 or higher under DOL guidelines.
Separate wage from benefits when reviewing offers
State university and cooperative extension employers frequently include health, retirement, and professional development allowances in total compensation packages. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base salary only; non-cash benefits do not count toward meeting the wage floor.
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Farm and Home Management Educator roles are concentrated in university extension systems and state agencies. Migrate Mate shows which of these employers have sponsored the occupation before, helping you target institutions with an active H-1B or green card filing track record.
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Find Jobs for this rolePrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-9021.00 alongside Farm and Home Management Educators, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
4-H Youth Development Educator Prevailing Wage
4-H Youth Development Educator Prevailing Wage
4-H Youth Development Educator positions fall under SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
4-H Youth Development Specialist Prevailing Wage
4-H Youth Development Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a 4-H Youth Development Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
4-H Youth Educator Prevailing Wage
4-H Youth Educator Prevailing Wage
4-H Youth Educator is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
Agricultural Extension Educator Prevailing Wage
Agricultural Extension Educator Prevailing Wage
Agricultural Extension Educator positions fall under SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
Community Educator Prevailing Wage
Community Educator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Community Educator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Extension Agent Prevailing Wage
Extension Agent Prevailing Wage
Extension Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
Extension Educator Prevailing Wage
Extension Educator Prevailing Wage
Extension Educator positions fall under SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
Extension Specialist Prevailing Wage
Extension Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Extension Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Prevailing Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Prevailing Wage
Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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.
Family Development Extension Specialist Prevailing Wage
Family Development Extension Specialist Prevailing Wage
Family Development Extension Specialist positions fall under SOC 25-9021.00 (Farm and Home Management Educators). 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 Farm and Home Management Educators?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for this occupation using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The OFLC combines national and area survey results for SOC 25-9021, then divides the resulting wage distribution into four levels. Employers sponsoring an H-1B or green card must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite area.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which applies to my offer?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level roles under close supervision, Level 2 to qualified practitioners working with moderate independence, Level 3 to experienced professionals leading programs or mentoring others, and Level 4 to senior specialists with broad autonomy. The correct level depends on your actual job duties, not just your title. Review the position description carefully and compare it against DOL's experience-based level definitions before accepting an offer.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same educator role vary so much by city?
DOL uses regional OES surveys to capture local labor market conditions, so wages reflect what employers in each metro area actually pay. Portland and Washington DC consistently show higher floors than Dallas or Houston for this occupation. The LCA must list the specific worksite location, and OFLC applies the wage for that area, not the employer's headquarters. Dense employer markets and higher costs of living push regional floors upward.
What happens if my job offer falls below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA for an H-1B or PERM green card application if the offered wage is below the applicable DOL prevailing wage for that location and level. USCIS will deny or audit petitions where the LCA wage is non-compliant. If your offer is below the floor, the employer must either raise the salary to meet it or file at a different wage level that accurately reflects your duties.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Farm and Home Management Educator position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool on the DOL website, select SOC code 25-9021, and enter the worksite metropolitan area. The tool returns the four wage levels for that location. You can also check recent LCA disclosure data published by OFLC to see what wages extension employers have certified for similar roles. Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers have sponsored this occupation and in which locations, so you know where active hiring is occurring.
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