Prevailing Wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other
The prevailing wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other (SOC 41-9099) is set by DOL using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data. DOL assigns four experience levels, each with its own wage floor, and the minimum varies significantly depending on which U.S. city appears on the Labor Condition Application.
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Level 1 covers entry-level workers with limited experience, typically performing routine sales or related tasks under direct supervision. Employers filing at this level should document that the role requires minimal independent judgment and no specialized sales expertise.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Sales and Related Workers, All Other. It applies to workers with some experience who exercise moderate judgment, handle a defined territory or product line, and work with general rather than close supervision.
Level 3 applies to experienced workers who operate with significant autonomy, manage complex sales relationships or accounts, and may informally guide junior colleagues. Employers must show the role consistently requires independent problem-solving beyond routine transactions.
Level 4 covers fully competent senior workers who define sales strategies, lead client relationships at a high level, and serve as subject-matter references within the organization. Employers filing at Level 4 should document senior scope in the job description.
Prevailing Wage for Sales and Related Workers, 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 base-only offers that exclude commission
DOL prevailing wage compliance for sponsored sales roles is measured against the base salary on the LCA, not total on-target earnings. An offer padded with variable commission to reach the prevailing wage floor does not satisfy the requirement; the base alone must clear it.
Check Washington state metros before accepting offers
Olympia, Spokane, and Seattle all carry notably higher prevailing wage floors for this occupation than most national metros. An offer that clears the national median can still fall short of the local floor in these Washington markets, triggering an LCA compliance issue.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with sponsorship history
Sales and related worker roles are filed under a broad residual SOC, making it harder to spot which employers actually sponsor them. Migrate Mate shows historical visa sponsorship counts by employer so you can focus outreach on companies that have sponsored this occupation before.
Avoid titles that quietly shift your SOC code
Roles labeled 'account executive' or 'business development representative' sometimes get filed under a different SOC code with a different prevailing wage floor. Confirm with your employer which SOC code appears on the LCA before accepting the offer.
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How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For each metro area, DOL derives four wage levels from the wage distribution for SOC 41-9099. OFLC publishes these figures in its wage library, and employers must use them when completing a Labor Condition Application for a sponsored sales worker position.
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 supervision. Level 1 is entry-level with close oversight; Level 2 is qualified with moderate supervision; Level 3 is experienced with significant autonomy; Level 4 is fully competent in a senior or lead capacity. The level on your LCA should match the actual duties and supervision described in the job description. If the duties are mid-career but the employer files at Level 1, that is a compliance risk worth raising before you accept.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same sales role vary so much by city?
DOL bases wages on regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so each metro area produces its own wage distribution for SOC 41-9099. Dense employer markets with higher costs of labor, like San Jose or Seattle, produce higher survey wages, which raises the local floor. The worksite listed on the LCA controls which metro's floor applies, not where the company is headquartered, so remote or multi-site arrangements need careful attention.
What happens if my job offer is below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An employer cannot certify an LCA at a wage below the prevailing wage floor for the relevant metro and level. USCIS will deny the H-1B or other work visa petition if the offered wage on the LCA falls short. For PERM-based green card cases, OFLC can reject the application at audit. The employer must either raise the offered salary to meet the floor or request a new prevailing wage determination at the appropriate level before filing.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Sales and Related Workers, All Other in a specific U.S. city?
You can look up the current DOL floor for SOC 41-9099 in any metro using the OFLC Wage Search tool, which lets you select the occupation code, year, and metropolitan area. Cross-check with the O*NET profile for the occupation to confirm the scope matches your role. Migrate Mate also lists employer sponsorship history by role and location, helping you gauge which local employers have actually filed for this position before.
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