Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
Prevailing wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers (SOC 39-1022) is set by the DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. Whether your offer covers a Clinical Coordinator, Aquatics Supervisor, or Adult Family Home Program Manager role, DOL assigns four experience levels and the wage floor shifts significantly by city.
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Entry-level supervisors with limited experience directing personal service staff. Typically new to a supervisory role, working under close oversight, with responsibilities confined to routine coordination tasks within a single service setting.
Qualified supervisors with moderate experience and some independent judgment. Level 2 is the most common filing level for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers, reflecting mid-career professionals overseeing a team with standard operational responsibilities.
Experienced supervisors handling complex scheduling, staff development, or multi-unit coordination with minimal oversight. Often hold specialized credentials or several years managing personal service teams across varied client or facility types.
Fully competent senior supervisors with broad authority over programs, staffing, and service quality. May mentor junior supervisors, drive policy implementation, or lead operations across multiple sites or departments within a larger organization.
Prevailing Wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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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Watch for title aliasing across service sectors
Roles like Clinical Care Coordinator or Bar and Restaurant Manager sometimes get filed under a different SOC, missing the SOC 39-1022 wage floor entirely. Confirm your offer letter title matches the LCA's SOC code before accepting.
Expect wide gaps between PR and West Coast metros
The prevailing wage for this occupation varies more sharply by geography than many roles. Metros in Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest set significantly higher floors than Puerto Rico territories, so the worksite city on your LCA drives your actual minimum.
Verify your level before negotiating salary
Employers in personal services and clinical coordination often file at Level 1 to minimize cost, even for candidates with multi-year supervisory experience. Confirm the filed wage level reflects your actual duties and tenure before the LCA is certified.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 39-1022.00 alongside First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Adult Family Home Program Manager Prevailing Wage
Adult Family Home Program Manager Prevailing Wage
Adult Family Home Program Manager positions fall under SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Aquatics Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Aquatics Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Aquatics Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Bar and Restaurant Manager Prevailing Wage
Bar and Restaurant Manager Prevailing Wage
Bar and Restaurant Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Clinical Care Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Clinical Care Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Clinical Care Coordinator positions fall under SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Clinical Coordinator Prevailing Wage
Clinical Coordinator Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Clinical Coordinator for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Clinical Services Program Manager Prevailing Wage
Clinical Services Program Manager Prevailing Wage
Clinical Services Program Manager is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Direct Care Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Direct Care Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Direct Care Supervisor positions fall under SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Housekeeping Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Housekeeping Supervisor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Housekeeping Supervisor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Resident Care Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Resident Care Supervisor Prevailing Wage
Resident Care Supervisor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 39-1022.00 (First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 39-1022, the agency surveys employer-reported wages across hundreds of metropolitan areas and divides results into four levels based on experience, complexity, and supervision required. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with OFLC citing the level that matches the offered position.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and responsibility. Level 1 covers entry-level supervisors under close oversight; Level 2 covers qualified professionals working with some independence; Level 3 covers experienced supervisors handling complex or multi-unit responsibilities; Level 4 covers fully competent senior professionals. Your level should match your actual duties and years of supervisory experience in personal services, not just your job title.
Why does the same First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers role pay so differently across cities?
DOL derives prevailing wages from regional OES surveys, so wages reflect local labor market conditions. An employer must use the wage for the specific worksite listed on the LCA, not a national average. Markets with higher concentrations of healthcare and hospitality employers, stronger unions, or higher living costs push regional floors up considerably compared to lower-cost territories like Puerto Rico or Guam.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
For H-1B and PERM-based green card filings, USCIS and OFLC require the offered wage to meet or exceed the applicable prevailing wage. An offer below the floor can result in LCA denial, petition rejection, or an audit finding. Employers who underpay relative to a certified LCA also face DOL back-wage liability. The prevailing wage is a legal minimum, not a guideline.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for this role in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up SOC 39-1022 wages by metropolitan area or county. Select the relevant area and wage level that matches your experience. You can also reference O*NET for occupational context. Migrate Mate lists employers who have historically sponsored personal service supervisors, which can help you identify companies already using the correct SOC and filing at the appropriate level in your target city.
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