Prevailing Wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers
Prevailing wage for ATM Technician roles is set by the DOL under SOC 49-2011, covering Computer Repair Technicians, Customer Service Engineers, and related field technicians. DOL assigns four experience-based wage levels, and the floor varies significantly by worksite city, so a sponsored position in New York clears a much higher bar than one in a lower-cost metro.
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Entry-level ATM Technicians with limited hands-on experience, typically following detailed instructions with close supervision. No independent diagnostic authority. Suits recent graduates or candidates transitioning into field repair from adjacent technical roles.
Qualified technicians with routine servicing experience who work with moderate supervision. Level 2 is the most common filing level for this occupation, reflecting the standard field deployment profile where technicians handle recurring maintenance independently.
Experienced field engineers who diagnose complex failures, mentor junior staff, and manage multi-site service contracts with minimal oversight. Typically several years of documented repair history across diverse hardware platforms.
Fully competent senior technicians or lead service engineers setting maintenance standards, managing escalations, and directing technical teams. Expected to operate without supervision and represent the employer in client-facing technical decisions.
Prevailing Wage for Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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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Verify your worksite city before comparing offers
ATM Technician wages vary sharply by metro. New York and Trenton clear nearly double the floor of Guam or Brownsville. Because the LCA must list the actual worksite, a multi-site field role covering a low-wage metro sets the floor at that location.
Watch for SOC misfiling on copier and ATM titles
Employers sometimes file Customer Service Engineer or Field Engineer roles under broader IT SOC codes with different wage floors. Confirm your petition lists SOC 49-2011 so the prevailing wage reflects the correct occupation, not a higher-paying or lower-paying substitute.
Exclude signing bonuses when checking the floor
DOL prevailing wage compliance counts only cash wages and certain allowances, not one-time signing bonuses or equipment stipends. If a Computer Repair Technician offer includes a large signing bonus, confirm the base salary alone meets the applicable level floor.
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Find Jobs for ATM TechnicianPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 49-2011.00 alongside Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician) Prevailing Wage
ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician) Prevailing Wage
ATM Technician (Automated Teller Machine Technician) positions fall under SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Computer Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
Computer Repair Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Computer Repair Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Computer Technician Prevailing Wage
Computer Technician Prevailing Wage
Computer Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Copier Technician Prevailing Wage
Copier Technician Prevailing Wage
Copier Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Customer Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
Customer Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Customer Service Engineer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Field Engineer Prevailing Wage
Field Engineer Prevailing Wage
Field Engineer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Field Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
Field Service Engineer Prevailing Wage
Field Service Engineer positions fall under SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Field Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Field Service Technician Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Field Service Technician for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Field Technician Prevailing Wage
Field Technician Prevailing Wage
Field Technician is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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.
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician Prevailing Wage
Service Technician positions fall under SOC 49-2011.00 (Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine 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 ATM Technician roles?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by state workforce agencies to calculate median wages by occupation and metro area. For SOC 49-2011, those survey results are published through the OFLC Wage Search tool. Employers must pay at least the wage corresponding to the experience level they select when filing a Labor Condition Application.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to me?
DOL assigns levels based on experience, supervision, and job complexity. Level 1 covers entry-level technicians under close supervision. Level 2 applies to qualified technicians handling routine work independently. Level 3 reflects experienced professionals with diagnostic authority. Level 4 covers senior or lead technicians directing others. The level on your LCA must honestly match the actual duties and experience the position requires.
Why does the same ATM Technician role pay so differently from city to city?
DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so wages reflect local labor market conditions. The worksite listed on the LCA determines which metro's wage floor applies. Dense employer markets like New York command higher floors than rural or territory metros. If your role involves multiple sites, OFLC rules require the wage to meet the floor for every covered worksite.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify a compliant LCA if the offered wage falls below the applicable DOL floor for the worksite and experience level. USCIS and DOL treat an underpaid LCA as a filing deficiency. For candidates already on a sponsored visa, underpayment can trigger a wage-and-hour investigation. The offer must be corrected before the LCA can be certified, not after.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for an ATM Technician role in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool on the DOL website, select SOC 49-2011, and enter the worksite metro area. The tool returns all four level wages for that location. Cross-check against Bureau of Labor Statistics metro data if you want a secondary reference. For finding which employers have actively sponsored this occupation, Migrate Mate filters sponsored job listings by role and location so you can target companies with a verified sponsorship history.
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