Prevailing Wage for Segmental Pavers
Prevailing wage for Segmental Pavers (SOC 47-4091) sets the minimum a sponsoring employer must pay a Paver, Cutter, or Paving Stone Installer on an H-1B, E-3, or green card petition. DOL publishes four experience-based wage levels for this occupation, and the floor varies considerably by city and metropolitan area.
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Level 1 covers entry-level Pavers with limited hands-on experience, typically performing routine tasks under close supervision. Workers at this level are still building foundational skills in bedding preparation, unit placement, and restraining material installation.
Level 2 is the most common filing level for Segmental Pavers. It applies to qualified workers who perform standard paving tasks independently, handle moderate layout complexity, and require only occasional oversight from a lead installer or supervisor.
Level 3 covers experienced Pavers who handle complex pattern work, site-specific specifications, and non-routine cutting decisions with minimal supervision. Workers at this level often serve as informal leads on residential or commercial paving projects.
Level 4 applies to fully competent Pavers who direct crews, manage quality on large-scale installations, and apply advanced technical judgment across varied project types. Employers filing at this level typically designate the worker as a lead or foreman.
Prevailing Wage for Segmental Pavers 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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Prevailing wage for Pavers is tied to the worksite address on the LCA, not the employer's headquarters. A contractor based in Tampa but deploying you to Boston must certify the Boston wage level, which can be nearly double Tampa rates.
Watch how piece-rate bonuses are counted
Some paving contractors pay productivity bonuses for square footage completed. DOL requires the base hourly rate alone to meet the prevailing wage floor. Production bonuses cannot be used to bridge a gap between your base pay and the certified wage level.
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Paving contractors and landscaping firms vary widely in sponsorship experience. Migrate Mate shows which employers have actually sponsored Segmental Pavers and related installer roles before, so you can focus outreach on companies with a real track record.
Flag title mismatches that shift your SOC
Job postings sometimes use titles like General Laborer or Hardscaper that employers file under a different SOC with a lower wage floor. Verify the LCA lists SOC 47-4091 before signing an offer, so your wage protection applies to this occupation.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 47-4091.00 alongside Segmental Pavers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Cutter Prevailing Wage
Cutter Prevailing Wage
Cutter positions fall under SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). 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.
Paver Prevailing Wage
Paver Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Paver for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Paver Installer Prevailing Wage
Paver Installer Prevailing Wage
Paver Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). 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.
Paver Layer Prevailing Wage
Paver Layer Prevailing Wage
Paver Layer positions fall under SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). 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.
Paving Stone Installer Prevailing Wage
Paving Stone Installer Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Paving Stone Installer for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Segmental Wall Installer Prevailing Wage
Segmental Wall Installer Prevailing Wage
Segmental Wall Installer is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 47-4091.00 (Segmental Pavers). 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does DOL set the prevailing wage for Segmental Pavers?
DOL uses Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics across hundreds of metropolitan areas. For SOC 47-4091, the agency calculates four wage levels derived from the regional wage distribution for this occupation. Employers filing an LCA must certify they will pay at least the level that matches the position's experience requirements.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I know which one applies to my offer?
Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision, Level 2 is qualified and working independently, Level 3 is experienced with limited supervision, and Level 4 is fully competent with lead responsibilities. The correct level depends on the duties and supervision described in the job offer, not just your years of experience. Review the LCA your employer files with OFLC to confirm which level they certified.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same Paver role differ so much city to city?
DOL derives wages from regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys, so local labor market conditions drive every figure. The worksite address listed on the LCA determines which metro's wage applies, not where the employer is headquartered. High-cost metros with strong union density and active commercial construction, such as San Francisco and Boston, produce significantly higher wage floors than metros with looser labor markets.
What happens if an employer offers a salary below the prevailing wage for a sponsored position?
An LCA cannot be certified by DOL if the offered wage falls below the applicable prevailing wage level for the worksite location. USCIS will not approve an H-1B or similar petition without a certified LCA. If an employer's offer is below the floor, they must either raise the base salary to the required level or reclassify the position at a lower wage level that accurately reflects the role's duties and supervision.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for Segmental Pavers in a specific U.S. city?
Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to look up SOC 47-4091 by metropolitan area. Enter the worksite city and select the experience level that matches the position description. The result shows the DOL-certified wage floor your employer must meet on the LCA. Migrate Mate can also help you identify which employers have sponsored Paver Installer and related roles in specific markets, so you can target companies already familiar with the process.
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