Prevailing Wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
Prevailing wages for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (SOC 29-2099) are set by DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. DOL assigns four experience-based levels, and the wage floor shifts significantly by worksite city. International candidates on H-1B, E-3, or green card petitions should verify the correct level and metro before accepting a job offer.
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Level 1 covers entry-level roles requiring minimal on-the-job experience, typically recent graduates or candidates new to the health technician field. Work is closely supervised, with tasks that are routine and well-defined. Employers filing at this level indicate limited independent judgment is expected.
Level 2 applies to qualified technicians with some practical experience who perform standard duties with moderate supervision. This is the most common filing level for health technologists and technicians, reflecting roles where foundational competency is established but advanced specialization is not yet required.
Level 3 is for experienced professionals who handle complex assignments with minimal supervision. Candidates at this level typically bring several years of specialized experience, demonstrate independent clinical or technical judgment, and may informally guide less experienced staff.
Level 4 reflects fully competent senior technicians who operate independently, take on lead responsibilities, or function as subject-matter resources within a department. Employers filing here recognize top-of-range proficiency, often in specialized or supervisory health technology roles.
Prevailing Wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, 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 your specific specialty drives level selection
SOC 29-2099 is a catch-all for health tech roles not listed separately. A sterile processing technician and an ophthalmic technician both land here, but their employer-assigned experience levels and actual wage floors can differ substantially within the same metro.
Watch for low-paying metro outliers in the South
Several Louisiana and South Carolina metros post prevailing wages well below the national median for this occupation. If your offer is in one of those areas, compare the L2 local floor against national figures before evaluating whether the compensation is competitive for your visa filing.
Exclude bonuses and signing incentives from your base check
DOL prevailing wage compliance for health technologist roles is measured against base salary only. Signing bonuses, shift differentials, and annual performance bonuses do not count toward meeting the wage floor on your LCA filing.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected from employers across the country. For SOC 29-2099, the OFLC assigns four wage levels based on experience and responsibility. Employers must pay at least the level that matches the role they are sponsoring, and the certified wage is entered on the Labor Condition Application filed before any H-1B or E-3 petition can proceed.
What do the four wage levels mean, and how do I know which one applies to me?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with routine independent work; Level 3 is experienced with complex duties and minimal oversight; Level 4 is fully competent or senior. USCIS and DOL expect the level to reflect the actual job duties, not just the title. Review your job description and compare it against the DOL level definitions to confirm your employer is filing at the correct level for your role.
Why does the prevailing wage for this occupation vary so much between cities?
DOL sets wages using regional OES survey data, so the floor reflects what local employers in each metro actually pay. Markets with higher costs of living and denser health system concentration, such as San Jose, CA, generate higher survey results than smaller or lower-cost markets. Critically, the worksite address on your LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not your employer's headquarters. If your physical work location differs from where your employer is based, confirm the correct area wage.
What happens if my offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA certified at a wage below the applicable prevailing wage cannot legally support an H-1B or E-3 petition. USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition outright if the offered wage does not meet the DOL floor. Employers are also subject to DOL wage and hour enforcement if a sponsored worker is underpaid relative to the LCA-certified wage. Before signing an offer, verify the correct prevailing wage through the OFLC Wage Search tool.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you look up wages by SOC code and metropolitan area. Enter SOC 29-2099, select the metro that matches your worksite address, and confirm the level your employer plans to file at. For finding employers with a real sponsorship track record for this occupation, Migrate Mate filters listings by visa type and shows historical sponsorship counts by employer, which helps you identify organizations that regularly hire and sponsor health technologists.
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