Prevailing Wage for Millwrights
Prevailing wages for Millwrights are set by the DOL using Occupational Employment Statistics surveys and vary significantly depending on where the work is performed. Whether your job title reads Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Millwright, or something else, the DOL assigns four experience levels, each with its own wage floor, making location and level both critical to any sponsored offer.
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Entry-level millwrights with limited hands-on experience, typically performing installation and alignment tasks under direct supervision. No prior specialty certifications expected. Employers filing at this level generally expect on-the-job training to fill most technical gaps.
Qualified millwrights with a few years of independent field experience installing, dismantling, and repositioning heavy machinery. Level 2 is the most common filing level for Millwrights, reflecting the majority of sponsored positions in manufacturing and industrial facilities.
Experienced millwrights who troubleshoot complex machinery alignment issues and mentor junior workers. Typically holds recognized journeyman credentials or equivalent field tenure. Operates with minimal supervision across a broad range of mechanical systems and blueprints.
Fully competent millwrights in lead, foreman, or instructor roles. A Millwright Foreman or Millwright General Foreman typically files here. Sets standards for a crew, manages complex rigging and layout projects, and carries full accountability for installation outcomes.
Prevailing Wage for Millwrights 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 worksite city before accepting
Millwright wages swing sharply by metro: the prevailing wage floor in Kennewick, WA is roughly double that of Jackson, MS at the same level. The worksite address on the LCA, not the employer's headquarters, controls which floor applies to your offer.
Watch for title mismatches that shift your SOC
Employers sometimes post Millwright roles under titles like Industrial Mechanic or Maintenance Technician, which can map to a different SOC with a lower wage floor. Confirm that your LCA references SOC 49-9044 and the Millwrights wage series before signing.
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Manufacturing and heavy-industry employers vary widely in sponsorship activity for this trade. Migrate Mate shows which companies have historically sponsored Millwrights, so you can focus on employers with a real track record rather than those new to the process.
Exclude shift premiums when checking wage compliance
Some Millwright offers bundle hazard pay, tool allowances, or shift differentials into a quoted annual figure. DOL prevailing wage compliance is based on the base wage rate only; variable premiums do not count toward meeting the wage floor.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-9044.00 alongside Millwrights, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Maintenance Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Mechanic Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Mechanic positions fall under SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). 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.
Maintenance Millwright Prevailing Wage
Maintenance Millwright Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Maintenance Millwright for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Millwright Business Representative (Millwright Business Rep) Prevailing Wage
Millwright Business Representative (Millwright Business Rep) Prevailing Wage
Millwright Business Representative (Millwright Business Rep) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). 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.
Millwright Foreman Prevailing Wage
Millwright Foreman Prevailing Wage
Millwright Foreman positions fall under SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). 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.
Millwright General Foreman Prevailing Wage
Millwright General Foreman Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Millwright General Foreman for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Millwright Instructor Prevailing Wage
Millwright Instructor Prevailing Wage
Millwright Instructor is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). 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.
Precision Millwright Prevailing Wage
Precision Millwright Prevailing Wage
Precision Millwright positions fall under SOC 49-9044.00 (Millwrights). 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 Millwrights?
DOL uses Occupational Employment Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across more than 530 metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas. For sponsored positions, employers request a Prevailing Wage Determination from OFLC, which returns the applicable four-level wage for the SOC 49-9044 occupation at the specific worksite location. The resulting figures become the binding wage floor for the LCA or PERM filing.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL divides the Millwrights occupation into four levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Level 1 covers entry workers under close supervision. Level 2 reflects independent qualified tradespeople and is the most common filing level. Level 3 applies to experienced workers who mentor others. Level 4 covers lead foremen and instructors. Your employer's LCA lists the assigned level, and it should match the actual duties described in the job offer.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Millwrights role differ so much by city?
OFLC wage floors are built from regional OES surveys, so local labor market conditions drive the differences. Dense industrial corridors with strong union presence, like parts of Washington State, record higher median wages than lower-cost manufacturing regions in the Southeast. DOL rules require the employer to use the wage tied to the actual worksite address listed on the LCA, not the company's home city, so even a national employer must pay the local floor for each worksite.
What happens if a sponsored offer is below the prevailing wage for Millwrights?
OFLC will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage for the worksite and level. Without a certified LCA, USCIS cannot approve the underlying H-1B or other work visa petition. If a certified LCA is later found to misrepresent wages, DOL can assess back wages and debar the employer from future sponsorship. The offer must meet or exceed the floor before any immigration filing proceeds.
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 49-9044 for any metropolitan or nonmetropolitan area. Enter the worksite city and state, select the Millwrights occupation, and the tool returns the current four-level wage floors for that area. Cross-check with the Bureau of Labor Statistics OES data for the same region. If your offer letter states a specific level, confirm the wage matches the OFLC result for your exact worksite, not a nearby city.
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