Prevailing Wage for Prosthodontists
Prevailing wage requirements for Prosthodontists (SOC 29-1024) apply to every sponsored position, whether the employer files for an H-1B, E-3, or PERM green card. DOL sets four experience-based wage levels for this occupation, so a Denturist or Prosthetic Dentist hired at a teaching hospital faces a different floor than one placed at a private group practice. The wage floor also shifts significantly by city.
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Entry-level prosthodontists with limited post-residency experience and no independent caseload authority. Typically newly credentialed DDS or DMD holders completing their first sponsored position. Work performed under direct supervision with standardized prosthetic protocols.
Qualified prosthodontists with moderate clinical experience managing routine prosthetic cases independently. Level 2 is the most common LCA filing level for this occupation, covering licensed practitioners in established private or institutional practices without supervisory duties.
Experienced prosthodontists with a complex caseload, subspecialty focus such as maxillofacial prosthetics, or supervisory responsibility over residents and dental staff. May lead implant programs or manage multidisciplinary treatment planning at hospital-based practices.
Fully competent senior practitioners setting clinical standards, directing prosthodontics departments, or holding academic appointments. Includes reconstructive dentists managing complex trauma or oncology cases and those with recognized expertise shaping practice-wide protocols.
Prevailing Wage for Prosthodontists 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 LCA wage level against your residency count
Prosthodontists complete a three-year post-doctoral residency after dental school. Employers sometimes file at Level 1 for a new hire who is, by DOL experience benchmarks, already qualified for Level 2, understating the prevailing wage floor from day one.
Separate base salary from production-based compensation
Many prosthodontic practices structure pay as a base plus a percentage of collections or lab-cost savings. DOL prevailing wage compliance counts only guaranteed base wages, not production bonuses, so confirm the base alone clears the applicable level floor.
Check wages for maxillofacial subspecialty worksites separately
A Maxillofacial Prosthodontist employed at a cancer center or VA hospital often works in an OES survey area with a materially different prevailing wage than a nearby private clinic. The worksite address on the LCA controls which regional wage applies, not the employer's headquarters.
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Find Jobs for ProsthodontistsPrevailing Wage by Reported Job Title
DOL classifies these titles under SOC 29-1024.00 alongside Prosthodontists, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Prevailing Wage
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) Prevailing Wage
DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) positions fall under SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). 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 Science Dr (Dental Science Doctor) Prevailing Wage
Dental Science Dr (Dental Science Doctor) Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Dental Science Dr (Dental Science Doctor) for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Denturist Prevailing Wage
Denturist Prevailing Wage
Denturist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). 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.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist Prevailing Wage
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist Prevailing Wage
Maxillofacial Prosthodontist positions fall under SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). 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.
Prosthetic Dentist Prevailing Wage
Prosthetic Dentist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Prosthetic Dentist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Reconstructive Dentist Prevailing Wage
Reconstructive Dentist Prevailing Wage
Reconstructive Dentist is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). 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.
Removable Prosthodontist Prevailing Wage
Removable Prosthodontist Prevailing Wage
Removable Prosthodontist positions fall under SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). 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.
Restorative Dentist Prevailing Wage
Restorative Dentist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Restorative Dentist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 29-1024.00 (Prosthodontists). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL determine the prevailing wage for prosthodontists?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for SOC 29-1024. For each geographic area, BLS calculates wage distributions and DOL maps them to four levels. Employers requesting an LCA or PERM labor certification must offer at least the level corresponding to the position's experience requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify which one applies to my offer?
DOL ties each level to experience and responsibility. Level 1 covers entry positions under supervision; Level 2 covers independent practitioners with moderate experience; Level 3 covers those with a complex caseload or supervisory duties; Level 4 covers senior or department-leading roles. Match the level to the actual duties and experience required by your job description, not your title.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same prosthodontist role vary so much between cities?
DOL calculates prevailing wages from regional OES surveys, so each metropolitan area produces its own wage distribution for SOC 29-1024. Dense markets with large dental school affiliates or high-volume implant centers drive local medians up. The worksite address listed on the LCA determines which regional wage applies, regardless of where the employer is headquartered, so a multi-state dental group must use the wage for each location separately.
What happens if a sponsored prosthodontist offer falls below the prevailing wage?
USCIS will deny the H-1B petition or DOL will reject the PERM labor certification if the offered wage does not meet the applicable prevailing wage level. The employer cannot substitute production bonuses or signing bonuses for the shortfall. An offer that clears the floor only with variable pay will not satisfy DOL wage requirements and must be restructured before filing.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a prosthodontist position in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 29-1024 for the relevant metropolitan or nonmetropolitan area. Select the wage level matching your position's duties and experience requirements. You can also review O*NET for the occupation profile and cross-check against recent LCA disclosure data. Migrate Mate can help you identify employers who have actively sponsored prosthodontist roles in specific markets.
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