Prevailing Wage for Medical Equipment Repairers
Medical Equipment Repairers (SOC 49-9062) must clear a DOL prevailing wage floor before a U.S. employer can sponsor their H-1B, E-3, or green card petition. Whether the position is titled Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) or Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech), DOL sets four experience-based wage levels and the floor shifts significantly from city to city.
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Entry-level technicians with limited biomedical equipment experience, typically performing supervised repairs on standard devices under direct oversight. Usually fewer than two years in the field, with education in electronics, biomedical technology, or a related discipline providing the baseline.
Qualified technicians who independently service and troubleshoot a range of clinical equipment with minimal supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Medical Equipment Repairers, reflecting the independent field-service model most hospital and third-party service employers use.
Experienced technicians who handle complex or specialized biomedical systems, may lead small repair projects, and serve as technical resources for junior staff. Typically five or more years of hands-on equipment service experience across multiple device categories.
Fully competent senior technicians or lead BMETs who set technical standards, manage cross-functional repair programs, and may oversee a team. Their scope encompasses high-acuity or highly specialized equipment and institution-wide preventive maintenance planning.
Prevailing Wage for Medical Equipment 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 your title maps to SOC 49-9062
Job postings sometimes list titles like Biomedical Electronics Technician or DME Tech under broader maintenance SOC codes, which carry different wage floors. Verify the LCA your employer files references SOC 49-9062 so the correct Medical Equipment Repairers prevailing wage applies to your offer.
Factor in California metro premiums before accepting
Markets like Vallejo and San Jose set prevailing wages for BMETs well above the national median. If you're weighing competing offers from California versus a Southern metro, the wage floor gap across levels is wide enough to materially change your minimum protected salary.
Watch for third-party worksite wage traps
Many Medical Equipment Repairers are placed at hospital client sites by staffing or field-service companies. The prevailing wage on the LCA must reflect the actual client worksite location, not the sponsoring employer's headquarters, which can be in a lower-wage metro.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-9062.00 alongside Medical Equipment Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Electronics Technician (Biomed Electronics Tech) positions fall under SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Biomedical Engineering Technician (Biomed Engineering Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech) Prevailing Wage
Biomedical Technician (Biomed Tech) positions fall under SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech) Prevailing Wage
Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Dental Equipment Technician (Dental Equipment Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech) Prevailing Wage
Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech) Prevailing Wage
Durable Medical Equipment Technician (DME Tech) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician) Prevailing Wage
Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician) Prevailing Wage
Medical Equipment Service Tech (Medical Equipment Service Technician) positions fall under SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Repair Technician (Repair Tech) Prevailing Wage
Repair Technician (Repair Tech) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Repair Technician (Repair Tech) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Service Technician (Service Tech) Prevailing Wage
Service Technician (Service Tech) Prevailing Wage
Service Technician (Service Tech) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
X-ray Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
X-ray Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
X-ray Service Engineer positions fall under SOC 49-9062.00 (Medical Equipment 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Medical Equipment Repairers?
DOL derives prevailing wages for Medical Equipment Repairers from Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys conducted by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. OFLC maps those survey results to SOC 49-9062 and publishes four wage levels updated annually. An employer sponsoring a BMET for H-1B or PERM must pay at least the level that matches the position's actual duties and experience requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
DOL's four levels reflect experience and supervisory scope: Level 1 is entry-level under close supervision, Level 2 is independent qualified work, Level 3 involves specialized complexity or informal team leadership, and Level 4 covers senior or lead roles. Your employer selects the level based on the job duties listed on the LCA. Review the actual LCA for your position to confirm the level matches your responsibilities, since a mismatch can expose the employer to back-wage liability.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Medical Equipment Repairers role vary so much by city?
OFLC uses regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so the prevailing wage reflects local labor market conditions rather than a single national rate. Dense healthcare markets with high living costs publish higher survey wages, while lower-cost or lower-density metros publish lower floors. The worksite address entered on the LCA controls which regional wage applies, not the employer's corporate headquarters location.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
USCIS and DOL both review LCA compliance during H-1B adjudication and enforcement audits. If the offered wage falls below the certified prevailing wage, DOL can require back pay, civil penalties, and debarment from future filings. USCIS may deny or revoke the petition. Employers bear the compliance obligation, but candidates should still verify the offered salary clears the LCA-certified floor before signing an offer.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Medical Equipment Repairers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 49-9062 filtered by your target metropolitan area. Select the wage level that corresponds to the position's duties to see the applicable floor. You can cross-check against recent LCA disclosure files published by OFLC, which show what comparable employers have certified in that metro. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers who have actually sponsored BMET roles, giving you a starting point for targeting credible sponsors in your chosen city.
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