Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants
Prevailing wage floors for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants, including roles filed under titles like On Car Supervisor and Transportation Supervisor, are set by DOL using four experience-based levels. The floor you must meet depends on both your level and your worksite city, and the gap between the lowest- and highest-paying metros is substantial.
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Level 1 covers entry-level supervisors new to overseeing passenger attendant operations, typically with limited supervisory experience and working under close direction. Employers filing at this level should document limited independent decision-making authority over attendant scheduling or safety protocols.
Level 2 applies to qualified supervisors with practical experience managing passenger attendant teams with moderate independence. This is the most common filing level for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants, reflecting standard mid-career candidates who handle routine operational decisions without constant oversight.
Level 3 covers experienced supervisors who exercise significant independent judgment, typically overseeing larger teams or more complex operations across multiple routes or shifts. Candidates at this level often train junior supervisors and handle non-routine passenger or crew situations.
Level 4 applies to fully competent senior supervisors with broad authority over attendant operations, policy compliance, and staff development. These professionals typically set departmental standards, handle escalated incidents, and may oversee multiple transit lines or service locations.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants 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 53-1044
Transit and transportation employers sometimes file supervisory roles under operations manager or coordinator titles that map to different SOC codes. Confirm your offer letter title and job duties align with SOC 53-1044 so the prevailing wage floor applied to your LCA is correct for this occupation.
Flag the wide metro spread before negotiating
The prevailing wage for this role varies significantly by city. Supervisory positions in coastal metro areas like Seattle or San Jose carry substantially higher floors than positions in Puerto Rico metros. Confirm the specific worksite city on your LCA before evaluating whether an offer is competitive.
Exclude bonuses and shift differentials from your wage calculation
Transit and transportation employers sometimes structure compensation with attendance bonuses or shift-differential pay. DOL requires the base required wage to meet the prevailing floor independently. Signing bonuses and variable shift pay cannot be averaged in to satisfy the LCA wage requirement.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 53-1044.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
On Car Supervisor Prevailing Wage
On Car Supervisor Prevailing Wage
On Car Supervisor positions fall under SOC 53-1044.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants). 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.
Transportation Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Transportation Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Transportation Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-1044.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for First-Line Supervisors of Passenger Attendants using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. OFLC publishes four wage levels derived from this survey data. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that they will pay at least the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and experience level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL's four levels reflect increasing experience and independence. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision. Level 2 is the standard qualified level for most sponsored candidates in this occupation. Level 3 covers experienced supervisors with significant independent judgment. Level 4 applies to fully competent senior professionals with broad operational authority. Your level should match the actual duties and experience requirements in your job offer, not simply your years of tenure.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role vary so much by city?
OFLC bases wage floors on regional OES survey data, which reflects actual pay in each local labor market. Wages for supervisory transportation roles in high-cost metros like San Francisco or Seattle reflect higher local pay norms, while markets in Puerto Rico reflect significantly lower regional wages. The worksite address on the LCA determines which metro's prevailing wage applies, so a remote arrangement with a worksite listed in a lower-wage area uses that area's floor.
What happens if a sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage?
An employer cannot file or maintain a valid Labor Condition Application if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite and level. USCIS will not approve an H-1B petition without a certified LCA, and a deficient wage attestation can trigger DOL investigation, back-pay liability, and debarment from future sponsorship filings. Candidates should request a copy of the certified LCA to confirm the wage level and amount before accepting an offer.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up the current prevailing wage for SOC 53-1044 by metropolitan area. Select the appropriate experience level and confirm the worksite city matches the address your employer will list on the LCA. Wage data is updated periodically, so verify the figures against the most recent OFLC release. For finding employers with a history of sponsoring this role, Migrate Mate filters jobs by visa type and shows each employer's past sponsorship activity.
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