Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
Prevailing wage for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor role varies by experience level and worksite city under DOL's Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics methodology. Whether your offer is titled Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Foreman, or Maintenance Coordinator, DOL sets four wage levels tied to experience and responsibility. The floor for your specific city determines whether a sponsored offer clears the threshold.
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Entry-level supervisors with limited independent authority, typically fewer than two years in a supervisory maintenance role. Work is closely overseen, assignments are routine, and the scope of crews or trades managed is narrow. Employers file Level 1 infrequently for this occupation.
The most common filing level for Facilities Maintenance Supervisor roles. Candidates bring two to five years of supervisory experience, work with moderate oversight, and independently coordinate multi-trade crews across recurring maintenance programs. Aligns with journey-level supervisory competency.
Experienced supervisors who handle complex, facility-wide maintenance programs with minimal oversight. Typically five or more years in supervisory roles, responsible for planning, budgeting, and directing skilled trades across multiple shifts or sites.
Senior Maintenance Managers or Facility Maintenance Supervisors who set standards, oversee department-level budgets, and may manage subordinate supervisors. Full professional autonomy, broad strategic scope, and accountability for regulatory compliance across an entire facility or portfolio.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers 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 your title maps to SOC 49-1011
Titles like Maintenance Manager or Maintenance Coordinator are common aliases for this SOC, but employers sometimes file them under a management SOC instead. Confirm your LCA cites SOC 49-1011 to ensure the correct prevailing wage floor applies to your offer.
Watch for worksite shifts in manufacturing or utilities
Facilities Maintenance Supervisors in manufacturing and utilities often work across multiple plant locations. DOL requires the LCA to list each primary worksite, and the prevailing wage is set by the highest-wage area where you will regularly perform duties.
Understand how overtime and bonuses interact with the floor
For Maintenance Foreman and similar roles, employers sometimes structure offers with significant overtime expectation. DOL prevailing wage calculations use the base annualized salary; overtime pay does not count toward meeting the floor under H-1B rules.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-1011.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor) Prevailing Wage
Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor) Prevailing Wage
Electrical and Instrumentation Supervisor (E and I Supervisor) positions fall under SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Facility Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Facility Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Facility Maintenance Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Maintenance Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Coordinator positions fall under SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Maintenance Foreman Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Foreman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Maintenance Foreman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Maintenance Manager Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Manager Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Maintenance Planner Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Planner Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Planner positions fall under SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Maintenance Superintendent Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Superintendent Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Maintenance Superintendent for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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.
Service Manager Prevailing Wage
Service Manager Prevailing Wage
Service Manager positions fall under SOC 49-1011.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers). 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 Facilities Maintenance Supervisor position?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, organized by SOC code and metropolitan area. For a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor, wages are benchmarked to SOC 49-1011. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with OFLC certifying the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the worksite location and applicable experience level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which level applies to my offer?
DOL assigns Level 1 to entry-level positions with close supervision and limited scope, Level 2 to qualified workers performing standard duties with moderate oversight, Level 3 to experienced supervisors with broad independent responsibility, and Level 4 to fully competent senior supervisors with department-wide authority. The level should reflect the actual duties, experience requirements, and degree of supervision described in your job offer, not simply years of experience alone.
Why is the prevailing wage for a Maintenance Manager role so different from one city to another?
DOL sets wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage benchmarks based on local employer pay data. Dense industrial or technology markets like San Jose and San Francisco drive significantly higher floors than rural or lower-cost regions. The LCA must list the actual worksite city, and the applicable prevailing wage is the one for that specific location, not a national average.
What happens if a sponsored job offer for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor falls below the prevailing wage?
USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition if the LCA wage is below the DOL prevailing wage for the occupation and location. OFLC can also audit and reject the LCA at the certification stage. If an offer is below the floor, the employer must raise the offered wage before filing, or the petition cannot proceed. An uncorrected underpayment after approval can result in back wages and debarment for the employer.
How can I look up the prevailing wage for a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you search by SOC code 49-1011 and metropolitan area to find the current Level 1 through Level 4 wage floors. You can also check O*NET for occupation details that help confirm the correct SOC alignment. Migrate Mate can show you which employers have sponsored Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Foreman, and related roles, helping you identify companies already familiar with the prevailing wage requirements for this occupation.
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