Prevailing Wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
The prevailing wage for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary (SOC 25-1022) is the DOL-mandated pay floor that U.S. employers must meet when sponsoring an Assistant Professor, Adjunct Mathematics Instructor, or Associate Professor for an H-1B, E-3, or green card. DOL sets four experience-based wage levels, and the floor shifts significantly by metropolitan area.
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Level 1 applies to entry-level postsecondary math instructors with limited teaching experience, typically new to the classroom or working under close supervision. Roles with a narrow instructional scope, such as a single course load with no independent curriculum design, typically fall here.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary. It fits instructors with some independent teaching experience, a defined course portfolio, and moderate departmental responsibilities, but not yet at senior faculty or research-lead scope.
Level 3 applies to experienced faculty who lead courses, supervise teaching assistants, contribute to curriculum development, or hold an active research agenda. Multi-year appointment history and departmental committee service typically support a Level 3 determination.
Level 4 covers fully competent senior faculty, including those with tenure or tenure-track standing, lead research roles, program directorship, or extensive publication records. Employers filing at this level must demonstrate the position requires this top-tier scope.
Prevailing Wage for Mathematical 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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Watch how community colleges classify instructors
Community colleges frequently title roles 'Instructor' rather than 'Professor', which can lead to Level 1 filings even when the position carries a full course load and curriculum responsibility more consistent with a Level 2 determination.
Flag California metros before comparing offers
Prevailing wage floors for math faculty in Riverside and San Francisco are dramatically higher than national medians. An offer that looks competitive nationally may fall below the local floor if your worksite is in a California metro.
Confirm your worksite city matches your LCA
For visiting or adjunct math faculty teaching across multiple campuses, DOL requires the LCA to reflect the actual worksite location. A filing tied to a lower-wage administrative headquarters can create compliance gaps if your classroom is elsewhere.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 25-1022.00 alongside Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor Prevailing Wage
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor Prevailing Wage
Adjunct Mathematics Instructor positions fall under SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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.
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
Assistant Professor Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Assistant Professor for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Associate Professor Prevailing Wage
Associate Professor Prevailing Wage
Associate Professor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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.
Instructor Prevailing Wage
Instructor Prevailing Wage
Instructor positions fall under SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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.
Math Teacher Prevailing Wage
Math Teacher Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Math Teacher for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Mathematical Sciences Professor Prevailing Wage
Mathematical Sciences Professor Prevailing Wage
Mathematical Sciences Professor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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.
Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor) Prevailing Wage
Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor) Prevailing Wage
Mathematics Instructor (Math Instructor) positions fall under SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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.
Mathematics Lecturer Prevailing Wage
Mathematics Lecturer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Mathematics Lecturer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Mathematics Professor Prevailing Wage
Mathematics Professor Prevailing Wage
Mathematics Professor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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 25-1022.00 (Mathematical 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 Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary?
DOL calculates the prevailing wage using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across metropolitan areas. For SOC 25-1022, OFLC maps the wage to one of four levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Employers must certify they will pay at least the applicable level wage when filing a Labor Condition Application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and responsibility. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with independent course delivery; Level 3 is experienced with research or supervisory duties; Level 4 is fully competent at senior or lead faculty scope. Your level is determined by the actual duties in the job description, not your personal qualifications or preferred title.
Why does the prevailing wage for this role vary so much between cities?
OFLC uses regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data, so the floor reflects local labor market conditions for each metropolitan area. An employer's LCA must name the actual worksite city, and the wage floor for that specific metro applies. Dense university markets like San Francisco command significantly higher floors than smaller metros in the South or Midwest, where survey wage data is lower.
What happens if a job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot receive a certified LCA from DOL if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage level for the worksite location. USCIS will deny an H-1B petition supported by a non-compliant LCA. If an error is discovered after certification, the employer faces back-pay liability and potential debarment from future sponsorship filings.
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 25-1022 wages by metropolitan area. Enter the occupation code and select the worksite metro to see the current Level 1 through Level 4 floors. Migrate Mate lists sponsored math faculty roles filtered by visa type and location, helping you identify which employers are actively sponsoring and where offers have historically been made.
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