Prevailing Wage for Home Appliance Repairers
The DOL prevailing wage for Home Appliance Repairers (SOC 49-9031) sets the minimum a sponsored employer must pay, whether the role is titled Appliance Repair Technician, Appliance Service Technician, or Appliance Mechanic. DOL publishes four wage levels tied to experience, and the floor shifts significantly by city.
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Level 1 covers entry-level appliance repair technicians with limited hands-on experience, typically working under direct supervision on routine service calls. Employers filing at this level expect the worker to follow established procedures rather than exercise independent judgment.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Home Appliance Repairers. It fits technicians with practical field experience who handle a variety of appliance types independently, applying standard diagnostic and repair methods without close supervision on most service calls.
Level 3 applies to experienced appliance service technicians who troubleshoot complex or uncommon failures, may train junior staff, and are trusted to resolve escalated repair issues across multiple appliance categories with minimal oversight.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent senior technicians or lead repair specialists who set service standards, handle the most technically demanding appliance repairs, and may oversee a team or territory across multiple worksite locations.
Prevailing Wage for Home Appliance 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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Confirm your title maps to SOC 49-9031
Job postings for this role use titles like Appliance Repair Mechanic, Appliance Tech, or Repair Man. If an employer files your LCA under a broader maintenance SOC instead, the prevailing wage floor changes and may not reflect actual appliance-repair compensation in your metro.
Watch for low-paying metros before accepting
Prevailing wages for appliance repair technicians vary sharply by region. Markets like San Juan and Jackson pay significantly less than metros like Boston or Washington, DC, so confirm the LCA worksite city before comparing any offer to the national floor.
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Large appliance manufacturers, national service chains, and retailers with in-house repair departments each file LCAs differently. Manufacturers often file at higher levels for specialized technicians, while franchise service networks tend to cluster filings at Level 1 or Level 2.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-9031.00 alongside Home Appliance Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Appliance Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Appliance Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Appliance Mechanic positions fall under SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Appliance Repair Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Appliance Repair Mechanic Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Appliance Repair Mechanic for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech) Prevailing Wage
Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech) Prevailing Wage
Appliance Repair Technician (Appliance Repair Tech) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Appliance Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Appliance Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Appliance Service Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech) Prevailing Wage
Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Appliance Technician (Appliance Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Repair Man Prevailing Wage
Repair Man Prevailing Wage
Repair Man is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Service Technician (Service Tech) Prevailing Wage
Service Technician (Service Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Service Technician (Service Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Vacuum Repairer Prevailing Wage
Vacuum Repairer Prevailing Wage
Vacuum Repairer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9031.00 (Home Appliance 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Home Appliance Repairers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 49-9031, DOL assigns four wage levels based on experience and job complexity within each geographic area. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that they will pay at least the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite location and level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and independence: Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision, Level 2 is qualified with routine independent work, Level 3 is experienced with complex troubleshooting responsibilities, and Level 4 is fully competent in a senior or lead capacity. Your level is determined by the job duties described in the LCA and Labor Condition Application, not your job title. Request a copy of the LCA from your employer to confirm which level they filed.
Why does the prevailing wage for appliance repair technicians vary so much city to city?
DOL draws prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, which capture actual wages paid in each metro area. Labor costs, cost of living, and local employer competition differ substantially across markets. The LCA rule requires the employer to use the wage for the specific worksite metro, not a national average, so a position in Boston carries a much higher floor than the same role in Jackson or San Juan.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify a Labor Condition Application if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite and level. If USCIS or DOL identifies a wage violation, the employer faces potential back-pay liability, debarment from future filings, and civil penalties. For the sponsored worker, a deficient LCA can jeopardize the H-1B or PERM petition. DOL and OFLC actively audit LCA filings.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Home Appliance Repairers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 49-9031 for any metropolitan area covered by DOL surveys. Enter the occupation code and select the worksite metro to see all four wage levels. You can also check O*NET for occupation details that help confirm the correct SOC code. Migrate Mate lets you filter sponsored appliance repair listings by location so you can cross-reference posted salaries against the DOL floor for that metro.
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