Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers
Prevailing wage for Construction Supervisors and related titles under SOC 47-1011 is set by DOL using regional wage surveys, so the floor a Construction Foreman or Field Supervisor must meet depends on where the worksite is located. DOL establishes four experience levels, and the gap between entry-level and fully competent can be substantial across metros.
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Entry-level Construction Supervisors with limited independent oversight experience, typically relying on close direction from senior management. Candidates new to supervising crews or recently transitioning into a foreman role from a trades position generally file at this level.
The most common filing level for Construction Supervisors. Workers with several years of crew oversight experience who handle day-to-day site coordination with moderate supervision. Most sponsored Construction Foreman and Field Supervisor roles are benchmarked here by employers.
Experienced supervisors who independently manage complex construction or extraction projects, coordinate multiple crews or subcontractors, and require minimal direction. Candidates with a strong track record across varied project types and site conditions typically qualify at this level.
Senior Field Operations Supervisors or lead Construction Supervisors who set standards, mentor other supervisors, and hold full accountability for large-scale or high-risk sites. This level reflects top-of-range compensation in the occupation and applies to principal-level oversight roles.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 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 title maps to SOC 47-1011
Construction Supervisor, Field Supervisor, and Electrical Supervisor all map to SOC 47-1011, but some employers misfiled similar roles under project-management SOC codes. Verify your LCA uses 47-1011 so the correct prevailing wage floor applies to your offer.
Watch how overtime and per-diem are counted
Construction and extraction supervisors often receive per-diem allowances and overtime premiums. DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against the base annualized wage, not total compensation, so site allowances do not offset a below-floor base salary.
Check wage levels in high-union-density metros
Pacific Northwest and Northern California metros post L1 floors far above the national median for this occupation. An offer benchmarked to a national average may clear the floor in a low-cost region but fall short in Seattle or Mount Vernon, where regional OES data reflects union-scale wages.
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Migrate Mate shows which employers have previously sponsored Construction Supervisors and Field Supervisors, so you can focus applications on companies with a documented track record of filing H-1B or green card petitions for this occupation rather than starting from scratch.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-1011.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Coal Mine Production Foreman Prevailing Wage
Coal Mine Production Foreman Prevailing Wage
Coal Mine Production Foreman positions fall under SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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.
Construction Foreman Prevailing Wage
Construction Foreman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Construction Foreman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Construction Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Construction Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Construction Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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 Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Electrical Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Electrical Supervisor positions fall under SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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.
Field Operations Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Field Operations Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Field Operations Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Field Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Field Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Field Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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.
Insulation Foreman Prevailing Wage
Insulation Foreman Prevailing Wage
Insulation Foreman positions fall under SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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.
Roustabout Field Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Roustabout Field Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Roustabout Field Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Sheet Metal Foreman Prevailing Wage
Sheet Metal Foreman Prevailing Wage
Sheet Metal Foreman is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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.
Site Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Site Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Site Superintendent positions fall under SOC 47-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers). 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 a Construction Supervisor role?
DOL's Office of Foreign Labor Certification calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 47-1011, OFLC surveys actual wages paid to Construction Supervisors and Field Supervisors across hundreds of metropolitan areas, then assigns four wage levels based on the statistical distribution within each region.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to me?
Level 1 covers entry-level supervisors with limited independent responsibility. Level 2, the most common filing level for this occupation, applies to qualified workers handling routine site coordination. Level 3 reflects experienced supervisors managing complex projects independently. Level 4 is reserved for senior or lead roles with broad authority. USCIS and DOL expect the level on the LCA to match the actual job duties and experience required, not just the candidate's background.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Construction Supervisor title vary so much by city?
DOL sets wages using regional OES surveys, so each metropolitan area reflects local labor market conditions. Construction markets in the Pacific Northwest and Northern California carry higher union penetration and tighter labor supply, pushing floors significantly above the national median. The LCA must list the actual worksite city, not the employer's headquarters, so a supervisor placed on a Seattle project must meet Seattle's prevailing wage even if the company is based elsewhere.
What happens if my job offer is below the DOL prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and wage level. USCIS will deny an H-1B petition backed by a non-compliant LCA. For PERM-based green card cases, OFLC will reject the application outright. A below-floor offer must be corrected before filing; the employer cannot substitute bonuses, equity, or allowances to close the gap.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Construction Supervisor role at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up current prevailing wages by SOC code 47-1011 and the relevant metropolitan area. Enter the worksite city to retrieve all four wage levels. Cross-check against recent LCA disclosure data published by DOL to see what wage level employers have used for similar Construction Foreman and Field Supervisor filings. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have an active H-1B or green card sponsorship history for this occupation.
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