Prevailing Wage for Logisticians
Prevailing wage for Logisticians is set by the DOL under SOC 13-1081, covering roles filed under titles such as Production Planner, Supply Management Specialist, and Client Services Administrator. DOL establishes four experience-based levels, and the wage floor varies considerably by city, so the same sponsored position can carry a very different minimum depending on the worksite.
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Entry-level logisticians with limited professional experience, typically performing routine coordination tasks under close supervision. Most candidates at this level hold a relevant bachelor's degree but have fewer than two years of direct supply chain or logistics experience.
The most common filing level for logisticians. Qualified professionals with moderate independent judgment, typically two to five years of experience coordinating distribution, inventory, or procurement workflows. Employers filing H-1B LCAs for this role most frequently select Level 2.
Experienced logisticians handling complex, cross-functional assignments with minimal supervision. Usually five or more years of progressive responsibility, often overseeing vendor relationships, process improvements, or multi-site supply chain operations for the sponsoring employer.
Fully competent senior logisticians setting strategy and leading teams or programs. These professionals have extensive occupational expertise, typically supervise others, and may hold credentials such as a CPIM or CLTD. Employers at this level include defense contractors and large federal suppliers.
Prevailing Wage for Logisticians 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 defense-contractor wage premiums
Logisticians working on government contracts are heavily concentrated in metros like Lexington Park, MD and Washington, DC, where prevailing wages run significantly above the national median. If your offer is near the national floor but the worksite is inside a defense-heavy metro, the applicable wage level is likely much higher.
Flag title mismatches before your LCA is filed
Titles like Production Planner or Supply Management Specialist are recognized O*NET alternates for SOC 13-1081, but employers sometimes file these under procurement or operations codes. A wrong SOC means the wrong prevailing wage floor, which can affect both LCA certification and downstream green card filings.
Exclude signing bonuses when checking the floor
DOL's prevailing wage requirement applies to the base annual salary, not total compensation. Signing bonuses, equity grants, and performance awards don't count toward meeting the floor for logisticians on sponsored status, so a base offer that looks close to the threshold deserves a careful line-by-line check.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 13-1081.00 alongside Logisticians, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Client Services Administrator Prevailing Wage
Client Services Administrator Prevailing Wage
Client Services Administrator positions fall under SOC 13-1081.00 (Logisticians). 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.
Production Planner Prevailing Wage
Production Planner Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Production Planner for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 13-1081.00 (Logisticians). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Supply Management Specialist Prevailing Wage
Supply Management Specialist Prevailing Wage
Supply Management Specialist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 13-1081.00 (Logisticians). 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 logisticians?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and assigns wages to SOC 13-1081 by geographic area. OFLC publishes these figures annually in the Foreign Labor Certification Data Center. The result is a location-specific floor that employers must meet or exceed when filing an LCA for a sponsored logistician position.
What do the four wage levels mean, and which one applies to my offer?
DOL defines Levels 1 through 4 by experience, supervision, and complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close oversight; Level 2 is qualified with moderate independence; Level 3 is experienced with broad responsibility; Level 4 is fully competent with senior or lead scope. Your employer's HR or immigration counsel selects the level, but the job duties on the LCA must genuinely match the level claimed, because OFLC and USCIS both review that alignment.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same logistician role vary so much by city?
OFLC calculates wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metropolitan area reflects local labor market conditions. The LCA worksite rule ties the applicable wage to wherever the employee actually performs the work, not the employer's headquarters. Defense-heavy markets like Lexington Park, MD and Washington, DC drive wages well above metros with lighter logistics concentrations, creating wide national variation even within the same SOC.
What happens if a sponsored job offer is below the prevailing wage floor?
An LCA cannot be certified by DOL if the offered wage is below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite. For H-1B purposes, USCIS will not approve a petition built on an uncertified LCA. For PERM-based green card cases, a wage below the prevailing wage also disqualifies the application. The employer must increase the offered salary to meet the floor before filing or risk denial at multiple stages.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 13-1081 by metropolitan area or county. Select the area matching your worksite, not your employer's headquarters address, and confirm the wage level that matches your duties. You can also review recent LCA disclosure data through the OFLC Data Center to see what wages employers have actually certified for logisticians in that location. Migrate Mate lists sponsored logistics roles with employer-level sponsorship history, which can help you identify active sponsors before negotiating.
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