Prevailing Wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other
Prevailing wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other is set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data. Four experience levels establish the floor, and the required minimum shifts significantly depending on the worksite city listed on the Labor Condition Application. Check the data before accepting a sponsored offer.
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Level 1 covers entry-level precision instrument and equipment repairers who work under close supervision, follow established procedures, and have limited hands-on experience with the full range of instruments in scope. Employers filing at this level typically expect on-the-job training to continue.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other. It applies to workers with practical field experience who handle routine repair assignments independently and occasionally support more complex diagnostics without requiring direct supervision on standard tasks.
Level 3 applies to experienced repairers who diagnose and resolve complex instrument failures with minimal oversight, may train junior staff, and bring specialized knowledge of a particular instrument category or industry segment such as medical, laboratory, or industrial measurement equipment.
Level 4 is reserved for fully competent senior repairers who set technical standards, lead repair teams or service departments, and apply advanced diagnostic expertise across the broadest range of precision equipment. This level often corresponds to lead technician or field service manager designations.
Prevailing Wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other 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 for SOC misclassification on LCAs
Titles like calibration technician, field service engineer, or metrology technician are sometimes filed under broader engineering or general repair SOC codes. If your LCA lists a different SOC, the prevailing wage floor used may not match the SOC 49-9069 data for your actual duties.
Verify your worksite city before comparing wages
The gap between the lowest-paying and highest-paying metros for this occupation is substantial. The L1 wage in a top market can exceed the L4 wage in a lower-paying region, so the city on your LCA determines the floor, not the national median.
Check whether signing bonuses count toward the wage floor
DOL's prevailing wage compliance for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other is measured against the annualized base salary on the LCA. Signing bonuses, tool allowances, and per-diem payments are generally excluded, so confirm your base wage alone clears the certified level.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected from U.S. employers. For SOC 49-9069, OFLC converts those survey results into four wage levels tied to experience and responsibility. Employers must certify on the Labor Condition Application that the offered wage meets or exceeds the applicable level for the worksite location.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
The four levels reflect increasing experience and autonomy, from entry-level work under supervision at Level 1 to fully independent senior roles at Level 4. Your level is determined by the job duties described in the LCA and petition, not your personal title. Review the position description carefully: scope of independent judgment, supervision received, and complexity of instruments serviced are the key factors DOL and USCIS assess.
Why does the prevailing wage for this occupation vary so much by city?
OFLC derives area wages from regional BLS surveys, which reflect local labor market conditions. Metros with high concentrations of aerospace, semiconductor, or medical device employers tend to survey higher wage rates for precision instrument repairers. The worksite address listed on the LCA determines which area wage applies, so even a remote arrangement may be governed by the employer's primary worksite if that is what the LCA certifies.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
OFLC will not certify an LCA where the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage level, which blocks the H-1B or PERM process from proceeding. If a petition is filed with an incorrect wage level, USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence or deny the petition. For green card cases, a wage below the certified PERM wage can also jeopardize the entire sponsorship. The employer is responsible for correcting the wage before filing.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Precision Instrument and Equipment Repairers, All Other at a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 49-9069 by metropolitan area or county. Select the relevant fiscal year wage survey and confirm which of the four levels matches the duties in your offer letter. O*NET also provides occupational detail that can help you map job duties to the correct level. For finding employers who have sponsored this role historically, Migrate Mate filters sponsored listings by occupation and location.
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