Prevailing Wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Prevailing wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary is set by DOL using Occupational Employment Statistics data and varies by experience level and worksite city. Whether your offer is for an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Instructor role, DOL assigns one of four wage levels based on experience and responsibilities. The floor for the same position can differ substantially between metro areas.
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Entry-level postsecondary library science instructors with limited professional experience, typically new to teaching or recently completing a graduate degree. Level 1 applies when the role involves routine coursework under close supervision with minimal independent research or curriculum development responsibilities.
The most common filing level for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary. Applies to qualified instructors with some independent teaching experience who design coursework, advise students, and contribute to departmental programs, but do not yet hold senior faculty standing or lead major research initiatives.
Experienced faculty who independently manage courses, conduct original research, publish in professional journals, and mentor junior instructors or graduate students. Level 3 applies when the candidate brings a recognized record of scholarly or professional contribution to library and information science.
Senior or fully competent faculty, often tenured or on a tenure track, who lead research programs, chair departments or committees, shape curriculum at a program level, and are recognized authorities in library science or information science within the academic community.
Prevailing Wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary 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 25-1082
Academic job postings for this occupation use titles like Classification Instructor or Information Science Professor that can be miscoded to a different SOC. Verify your employer is filing the LCA under SOC 25-1082 so the correct postsecondary library science prevailing wage applies to your petition.
Account for California metro wage gaps
Riverside and San Francisco post prevailing wage floors far above the national median for this occupation, while Birmingham and San Juan sit well below it. If your offer is from a California institution, confirm the LCA cites your specific campus worksite city, not a lower-wage administrative headquarters.
Watch how research stipends are counted
Some universities offer base salary plus separate research or grant stipends. DOL counts only guaranteed, recurring wages toward prevailing wage compliance. One-time grant funds or variable research allowances do not count, so verify that your base salary alone clears the applicable level floor.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-1082.00 alongside Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
Assistant Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Associate Professor Prevailing Wage
Associate Professor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Associate Professor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Classification Instructor Prevailing Wage
Classification Instructor Prevailing Wage
Classification Instructor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Information Science Professor Prevailing Wage
Information Science Professor Prevailing Wage
Information Science Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Instructor Prevailing Wage
Instructor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Instructor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Lecturer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Library Instructor Prevailing Wage
Library Instructor Prevailing Wage
Library Instructor positions fall under SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Library Science Professor Prevailing Wage
Library Science Professor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Library Science Professor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Library Technology Instructor Prevailing Wage
Library Technology Instructor Prevailing Wage
Library Technology Instructor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Professor Prevailing Wage
Professor Prevailing Wage
Professor positions fall under SOC 25-1082.00 (Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data for SOC 25-1082. OFLC publishes wage determinations by metropolitan statistical area and assigns four levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Employers must certify on the LCA that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 covers entry-level instructors with limited experience working under supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified instructors with independent teaching responsibilities and is the most common filing level for this occupation. Level 3 covers experienced faculty with a research or publication record. Level 4 applies to senior or tenured faculty in leadership roles. Your level should reflect your actual duties and experience, not just your job title, and must be documented on the LCA your employer files with OFLC.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Library Science Teachers role vary so much by city?
OFLC bases each metro's wage on regional BLS survey data that captures what employers in that labor market actually pay. High-cost academic markets like San Francisco and Riverside report higher wages in the survey, so the prevailing wage floor is higher there. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, and OFLC applies the wage for that metro, not a national average. Dense academic markets with more competing institutions tend to drive wages up in the regional data.
What happens if a sponsored job offer is below the prevailing wage for Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
An employer cannot file a certified LCA unless the offered wage meets or exceeds the prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite. If the offer falls short, OFLC will not certify the LCA, which blocks the H-1B or PERM petition entirely. USCIS also reviews wage compliance during petition adjudication. An underpaying offer must be corrected before the sponsorship process can move forward, meaning the employer must raise the salary or reclassify the position.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a Library Science Teachers, Postsecondary position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 25-1082 by metropolitan area and wage level. Select the relevant metro and level to see the current DOL prevailing wage floor for your specific offer. For sponsored job searches, Migrate Mate lets you filter library science and information science faculty listings by location and visa type, showing which employers have a history of sponsoring this occupation so you can target employers already familiar with the LCA process.
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