Prevailing Wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other
Prevailing wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other (SOC 39-3019) is set by the DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data. The floor is divided into four experience levels and shifts significantly by work location, so the same title can carry very different minimum wage requirements depending on where the job is based.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level workers with limited experience, typically following routine procedures under close supervision. Employers filing at this level are indicating the role requires minimal independent judgment and no specialized prior background in gambling service operations.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for gambling service workers. It covers qualified workers who perform standard duties with moderate supervision, typically bringing some prior experience in casino or gaming environments and handling routine service tasks independently.
Level 3 applies to experienced workers who handle complex tasks with minimal supervision, often coordinating across shifts or training others. These workers bring demonstrated knowledge of gaming service operations and are expected to resolve non-routine situations without escalation.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent workers at the senior or lead scope, exercising independent judgment across the full range of duties. Employers filing here are typically sponsoring supervisory or specialist roles with extensive gaming service experience.
Prevailing Wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other 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 the worksite city before accepting
Gambling service roles are concentrated in casino markets where wages vary sharply. The prevailing wage floor in Seattle or Sacramento can run significantly higher than in Montana metros like Billings or Missoula, and the LCA must list the actual worksite location.
Watch for misclassified gaming titles
Some gaming employers file broader service worker titles under adjacent SOC codes, which can mean a different prevailing wage floor applies. Confirm your offer letter title maps to SOC 39-3019 before signing, not a related hospitality or amusement service classification.
Check casino employer sponsorship history on Migrate Mate
Tribal casinos, commercial gaming operators, and hotel-casino complexes have uneven H-1B and green card filing histories for this occupation. Migrate Mate shows which employers have actually sponsored gambling service roles and filters listings by visa type and location.
Understand how tip income affects base wage compliance
DOL prevailing wage for this occupation is assessed against the cash wage, not total compensation including tips or gratuities. Employers in tipped gaming service roles must ensure the stated base salary on the LCA meets the applicable level floor independently.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Gambling Service Workers, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages for SOC 39-3019 using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics from employer surveys across metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. OFLC then publishes four wage levels for each area based on the wage distribution within that occupation and geography. Employers sponsoring a worker must pay at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and experience requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect experience and responsibility: Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision, Level 2 is qualified with standard duties performed independently, Level 3 is experienced with complex tasks and minimal oversight, and Level 4 is fully competent with senior or lead scope. The level on your LCA should match the actual job requirements. If your offer describes supervisory duties or specialist knowledge, Level 2 or higher is appropriate, and filing at Level 1 to reduce the wage floor is a compliance risk.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same role differ so much between cities?
OFLC uses regional OES survey data, so wages reflect local labor market conditions in each metropolitan area. Dense casino markets in the Pacific Northwest or mid-Atlantic tend to show higher survey wages than rural or smaller gaming markets in states like Montana. The LCA rule requires the employer to list the actual worksite, not the company headquarters, so the applicable floor is always the one for the city where you will physically work.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA certified at a wage below the DOL prevailing wage exposes the employer to OFLC audit, back-wage liability, and potential debarment from future sponsorship. USCIS can also deny or revoke the associated petition if the offered wage does not meet the certified level. As a candidate, you cannot lawfully accept a sponsored position at a wage below the LCA-certified floor, and no private agreement between you and the employer changes that obligation.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific location?
You can look up the current DOL wage floor for SOC 39-3019 by metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which publishes the four-level OES wages by geography. Enter the SOC code and select the metro area matching your worksite. To see which employers have actively sponsored gambling service workers in a specific location, Migrate Mate lets you filter by role and location and shows each employer's historical visa sponsorship counts for that occupation.
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