Prevailing Wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other
Prevailing wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other (SOC 43-4199) is set by the DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data. DOL defines four experience-based wage levels, and the floor for each varies considerably by worksite city. Sponsored candidates on H-1B, E-3, or green card pathways must meet the level that matches their position.
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Entry-level clerks with limited experience performing routine, closely supervised tasks. Typically recent graduates or candidates new to U.S. recordkeeping environments. DOL associates this level with positions requiring minimal independent judgment and straightforward, repetitive duties.
Qualified clerks with moderate experience handling a defined range of recordkeeping tasks with some independence. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Information and Record Clerks, All Other, reflecting the majority of sponsored positions in standard office or administrative settings.
Experienced clerks who apply specialized knowledge, exercise judgment on non-routine cases, and may guide junior staff. DOL expects demonstrated competency across a broad range of information or records tasks with limited supervisory oversight required.
Fully competent clerks in senior or lead roles setting standards, training others, or managing complex records systems. DOL reserves this level for positions with significant independent authority, advanced institutional knowledge, and responsibility for outcomes across a records function.
Prevailing Wage for Information and Record Clerks, 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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Watch for title aliasing on LCA filings
Employers sometimes file LCAs under broader clerical SOCs rather than 43-4199, which can shift the prevailing wage floor. Confirm your offer letter job title matches the SOC your employer used on the Labor Condition Application before accepting.
Factor out bonuses before comparing offers
DOL prevailing wage compliance is measured against base salary only for sponsored positions. Signing bonuses and performance incentives do not count toward meeting the floor, a common trap for clerks offered below-base packages in competitive administrative hiring markets.
Prioritize Bay Area and DC postings for this occupation
San Francisco, San Jose, and Washington DC show the widest spread between national and local prevailing wages for this SOC. Candidates open to these metros gain a negotiating anchor well above the national median floor, especially at qualified and experienced levels.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected through employer surveys across hundreds of geographic areas. For SOC 43-4199, OFLC maps those survey results to four wage levels. Employers sponsoring a worker must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the DOL-published floor for the specific worksite location and level.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL assigns levels based on experience, supervision, and complexity. Level 1 covers entry roles under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified clerks working with moderate independence, and is the most common filing level. Level 3 reflects experienced staff handling non-routine tasks. Level 4 covers senior or lead positions. Your level should match the actual duties and supervision structure described in the job, not just the title.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much between cities?
DOL calculates wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so the floor reflects actual local pay for each metro area. OFLC requires employers to use the wage for the worksite listed on the LCA, not company headquarters. Dense employer markets like San Francisco or Washington DC drive higher survey averages, while smaller or lower-cost metros produce lower floors. The gap between top and bottom metros for this SOC can exceed thirty thousand dollars annually.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An offer below the DOL prevailing wage prevents the employer from certifying the LCA, which is required before USCIS can approve an H-1B or other sponsored petition. Without a certified LCA, the visa petition cannot proceed. If USCIS or DOL audits the filing and finds the wage was understated, the employer faces back-pay liability and potential debarment from future sponsorships. You should verify the floor before signing an offer.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Information and Record Clerks, All Other in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool on the DOL website to look up SOC 43-4199 by metropolitan area. Enter your worksite metro, select the occupation, and DOL returns all four wage levels for that location. You can also review recent LCA disclosure data through OFLC to see what wages employers have certified for this occupation in your target city. Migrate Mate can supplement this by showing which employers have sponsored the role in that area.
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