Prevailing Wage for Mechanical Door Repairers
Prevailing wage for Mechanical Door Repairers (SOC 49-9011) is set by the DOL across four experience levels, from entry-level Door Technician positions to fully competent Commercial Door Installer roles. Whether you're filing under H-1B, E-3, or a green card pathway, the wage floor shifts significantly by city, so location matters as much as level.
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Level 1 covers entry-level technicians with limited hands-on experience, typically working under direct supervision on straightforward installations and basic service calls. Candidates at this level are still building familiarity with hydraulic systems and automatic door mechanisms.
Level 2 applies to qualified technicians with practical field experience who work with moderate supervision. This is the most common filing level for Mechanical Door Repairers, reflecting journeyman-level competency across both residential and commercial door systems.
Level 3 is for experienced technicians who handle complex repairs, troubleshoot automatic mechanisms independently, and may guide junior staff. These workers bring a track record across a range of commercial and industrial door equipment without requiring regular oversight.
Level 4 covers fully competent senior technicians or lead mechanics who operate independently on the most complex jobs, train others, and may manage service routes or commercial accounts. Employers filing at this level typically require demonstrated expertise across all door system types.
Prevailing Wage for Mechanical Door 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 whether your title matches SOC 49-9011
Titles like Commercial Installer or Door Technician are common aliases for this occupation but some employers file them under general maintenance or construction SOC codes, which carry different wage floors. Verify your offer letter title maps to SOC 49-9011 before accepting.
Check metro wages before comparing Boston and El Paso offers
The gap between top-paying and lowest-paying metros for this role is substantial. An offer competitive in San Juan may fall well short of the Level 2 floor in Boston or San Jose, making city-level wage research essential before evaluating any sponsored position.
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Watch for service area assignments that cross metro boundaries
Mechanical Door Repairers often cover multiple worksites across a service territory. Under DOL rules, the prevailing wage applies to the worksite location on the LCA, so a technician based in a lower-wage area but routinely dispatched to a higher-wage metro may need a separate LCA or amended filing.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-9011.00 alongside Mechanical Door Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Commercial Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Commercial Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Commercial Door Installer positions fall under SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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.
Commercial Installer Prevailing Wage
Commercial Installer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Commercial Installer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Door Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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.
Door Technician Prevailing Wage
Door Technician Prevailing Wage
Door Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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.
Garage Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Garage Door Installer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Garage Door Installer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Garage Door Technician Prevailing Wage
Garage Door Technician Prevailing Wage
Garage Door Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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.
Installation Technician Prevailing Wage
Installation Technician Prevailing Wage
Installation Technician positions fall under SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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.
Residential Door Installer Prevailing Wage
Residential Door Installer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Residential Door Installer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9011.00 (Mechanical Door 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 Mechanical Door Repairers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. For SOC 49-9011, DOL sets four wage levels based on experience and complexity. Employers filing an LCA with OFLC must offer at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and supervision requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and independence. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with moderate supervision and is the most common filing level for this occupation; Level 3 covers experienced technicians working independently; Level 4 applies to senior or lead mechanics. Your level is determined by the duties described in the job offer and the LCA the employer files with OFLC, not by your title alone.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same door repair role differ so much by city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the figures. Dense metro areas with higher costs of living and stronger union presence, such as Boston or San Jose, produce higher survey results than lower-cost regions. The LCA must list the actual worksite location, and the wage floor that applies is the one for that specific metropolitan area, not a national average.
What happens if my job offer is below the DOL prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA with OFLC if the offered wage falls below the prevailing wage for the applicable level and location. If the offer is below the floor, the employer must either raise the salary to meet the requirement or file at a lower wage level with duties that honestly match that level. USCIS reviews LCA compliance during petition adjudication, and a mismatched wage level can result in denial or a Request for Evidence.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Mechanical Door Repairers in a specific U.S. city?
You can look up the current four-level wages for SOC 49-9011 in any metropolitan area using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which is publicly available and updated annually. Search by the SOC code and your worksite metro area to see the exact Level 1 through Level 4 floors. Migrate Mate also lets you filter sponsored Door Technician and Commercial Door Installer listings by location, giving you a practical sense of what sponsoring employers are actually offering in each market.
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