Prevailing Wage for Stockers and Order Fillers
Prevailing wage for Stockers and Order Fillers (SOC 53-7065) is set by DOL using regional Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics surveys. Whether your title is Inventory Specialist, Checker Stocker, or Order Filler, DOL assigns four experience levels, and the wage floor shifts significantly depending on which U.S. city your worksite is located in.
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Level 1 covers entry-level stockers and order fillers with limited experience, typically performing routine tasks under close supervision. Workers at this level follow established procedures for receiving, storing, and shelving merchandise with minimal independent judgment required.
Level 2 applies to qualified workers with moderate experience who perform standard stocking, inventory tracking, and order fulfillment duties with some independence. This is the most common filing level for Stockers and Order Fillers sponsored for work visas.
Level 3 covers experienced workers who handle complex inventory situations, may coordinate workflows, and exercise independent judgment in organizing storage systems or resolving fulfillment discrepancies. Often involves mentoring newer staff or managing sections of a warehouse independently.
Level 4 applies to fully competent workers with broad responsibility, such as lead inventory technicians or senior order fulfillment specialists who oversee operations, set procedures, and may supervise other stockers across a warehouse or distribution center.
Prevailing Wage for Stockers and Order Fillers 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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Confirm your worksite before comparing wages
For distribution and warehouse roles, DOL uses the physical worksite address on the LCA, not the employer's headquarters. A stocker placed at a fulfillment center in San Jose faces a significantly higher wage floor than one assigned to a facility in a lower-cost market.
Watch for signing bonus exclusions in comp packages
One-time signing bonuses and shift-differential pay are often excluded from the wage calculation DOL uses to assess compliance. Verify that your base annual salary alone meets the prevailing wage floor for your level, not a combined total with non-recurring payments.
Check how your job title maps to the SOC code
Titles like Inventory Technician or Marking Clerk sometimes get filed under a different SOC by employers using staffing agencies. If the LCA lists a different occupation code, the prevailing wage floor may not reflect actual Stocker and Order Filler wages for your metro.
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DOL classifies these titles under SOC 53-7065.00 alongside Stockers and Order Fillers, so the same four-tier wage schedule applies to each. Tap a title to see the full breakdown.
Checker Stocker Prevailing Wage
Checker Stocker Prevailing Wage
Checker Stocker positions fall under SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Inventory Specialist Prevailing Wage
Inventory Specialist Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Inventory Specialist for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech) Prevailing Wage
Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech) Prevailing Wage
Inventory Technician (Inventory Tech) is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Label Maker Prevailing Wage
Label Maker Prevailing Wage
Label Maker positions fall under SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Marking Clerk Prevailing Wage
Marking Clerk Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Marking Clerk for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Order Filler Prevailing Wage
Order Filler Prevailing Wage
Order Filler is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Order Picker Prevailing Wage
Order Picker Prevailing Wage
Order Picker positions fall under SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Stock Clerk Prevailing Wage
Stock Clerk Prevailing Wage
When a U.S. employer sponsors a Stock Clerk for a work visa or green card, DOL applies the prevailing wage schedule for SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). Wage level reflects the role's experience and responsibility, not the title itself.
Stocker Prevailing Wage
Stocker Prevailing Wage
Stocker is an O*NET-reported job title within SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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.
Warehouse Technician (Warehouse Tech) Prevailing Wage
Warehouse Technician (Warehouse Tech) Prevailing Wage
Warehouse Technician (Warehouse Tech) positions fall under SOC 53-7065.00 (Stockers and Order Fillers). 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 Stockers and Order Fillers?
DOL calculates prevailing wages using Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics data collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For SOC 53-7065, OFLC maps regional wage survey results to four experience levels. Employers sponsoring a worker for an H-1B or green card must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for the applicable level and worksite location. The wage is certified through the Labor Condition Application process before any visa petition is filed.
What do the four wage levels mean and how do I identify mine?
DOL's four levels reflect experience and job complexity. Level 1 is entry-level with close supervision; Level 2 is qualified with some independent work; Level 3 is experienced with broader judgment and possibly informal lead duties; Level 4 is fully competent with senior or supervisory scope. Your employer selects a level based on actual job duties. If your duties match Level 2 but the LCA is filed at Level 1, the wage floor will be understated, which can create compliance issues or underpay you relative to DOL standards.
Why does the prevailing wage for the same stocking role vary so much by city?
OFLC uses regional OES surveys that capture local labor market conditions, so wages reflect what employers in each metro actually pay for comparable work. Dense employer markets with higher cost of living, like San Jose or Seattle, produce higher survey medians than rural or lower-cost areas. The LCA must list the actual worksite address, so the wage floor is tied to where the work physically happens, not where the company is headquartered or where HR files paperwork.
What happens if a sponsored job offer falls below the prevailing wage?
If an employer files an LCA with a wage below the DOL prevailing wage for the applicable level and location, OFLC can reject the certification. If a certified LCA later shows a wage below the actual prevailing wage, DOL Wage and Hour Division can investigate and require back pay. For workers on H-1B or employment-based green card petitions, USCIS expects the offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage as documented on the LCA. An offer below the floor is a compliance risk for the employer and a red flag for the visa petition.
How do I find and verify the prevailing wage for a specific U.S. location?
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up SOC 53-7065 for any metro area. Enter the occupation code and select the nearest wage area to see current Level 1 through Level 4 figures. Cross-check the job offer against the level that matches your actual duties. Migrate Mate can help you identify which employers have sponsored Stockers and Order Fillers historically, so you can focus on companies already familiar with the LCA and prevailing wage process for this occupation.
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